Static (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1985, Static is a comedy and drama film directed by Mark Romanek, running about 93 minutes. “The here-after... with no commercial interruption!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ernie Blick has just lost his job at a crucifix factory. Luckily, for Ernie, this allows him more time to devote to his invention. Yes, Ernie is an inventor -- and he's come up with something big. So big, in fact, Ernie's convinced it will change the way people look at life and death. With the support of his drummer friend Julia and his ex-Green Beret-evangelist cousin, Ernie unveils it to the world. But even he isn't prepared for the public's reaction.
Who’s in it. Static stars Keith Gordon as Ernie Blick, Amanda Plummer as Julia Purcell and Bob Gunton as Frank.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Static has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Static page.
If you liked it. Fans of Static tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Static (1985)?
- In US, Static is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Static worth watching?
- Static holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Static?
- Static stars Keith Gordon, Amanda Plummer and Bob Gunton.
- When was Static released?
- Static was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.