Tremors (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1990, Tremors is an action, comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Ron Underwood, running about 96 minutes. “The monster movie that breaks new ground.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hick handymen Val McKee and Earl Bassett can barely eke out a living in the Nevada hamlet of Perfection, so they decide to leave town -- despite an admonition from a shapely seismology coed who's picking up odd readings on her equipment. Before long, Val and Earl discover what's responsible for those readings: 30-foot-long carnivorous worms with a proclivity for sucking their prey underground.
Who’s in it. Tremors stars Kevin Bacon as Valentine McKee, Fred Ward as Earl Bassett, Finn Carter as Rhonda LeBeck and Michael Gross as Burt Gummer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Tremors has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $48.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tremors page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tremors tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tremors (1990)?
- In US, Tremors is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tremors worth watching?
- Tremors holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tremors?
- Tremors stars Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross and Reba McEntire.
- When was Tremors released?
- Tremors was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.