Cast a Deadly Spell (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1991, Cast a Deadly Spell is a comedy, fantasy, horror and mystery film directed by Martin Campbell, running about 96 minutes. “Bullets! Demons! The end of the world! Can’t hold a man like this!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a fantastical 1940s where magic is used by everyone, a hard-boiled detective investigates the theft of a mystical tome.
Who’s in it. Cast a Deadly Spell stars Fred Ward as Det. Harry Philip Lovecraft, David Warner as Amos Hackshaw, Julianne Moore as Connie Stone and Clancy Brown as Harry Bordon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Cast a Deadly Spell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cast a Deadly Spell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cast a Deadly Spell tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cast a Deadly Spell (1991)?
- In US, Cast a Deadly Spell is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Cast a Deadly Spell worth watching?
- Cast a Deadly Spell holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cast a Deadly Spell?
- Cast a Deadly Spell stars Fred Ward, David Warner, Julianne Moore, Clancy Brown and Lee Tergesen.
- When was Cast a Deadly Spell released?
- Cast a Deadly Spell was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.