The Puppet Masters (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1994, The Puppet Masters is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Stuart Orme, running about 109 minutes. “Trust No One” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Earth is invaded by alien parasites—AKA 'slugs'—that ride on people's backs and control their minds.
Who’s in it. The Puppet Masters stars Donald Sutherland as Andrew Nivens, Eric Thal as Sam Nivens, Julie Warner as Mary Sefton and Keith David as Alex Holland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Puppet Masters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Puppet Masters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Puppet Masters tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Puppet Masters (1994)?
- In US, The Puppet Masters is available to 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 The Puppet Masters worth watching?
- The Puppet Masters holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Puppet Masters?
- The Puppet Masters stars Donald Sutherland, Eric Thal, Julie Warner, Keith David and Will Patton.
- When was The Puppet Masters released?
- The Puppet Masters was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.