The Fury (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1978, The Fury is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Brian De Palma, running about 118 minutes. “An experience in terror and suspense.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a devious plot separates CIA agent Peter Sandza from his son, Robin, the distraught father manages to see through the ruse. Taken because of his psychic abilities, Robin is being held by Ben Childress, who is studying people with supernatural powers in hopes of developing their talents as weapons. Soon Peter pairs up with Gillian, a teen who has telekinesis, to find and rescue Robin.
Who’s in it. The Fury stars Kirk Douglas as Peter Sandza, John Cassavetes as Ben Childress, Carrie Snodgress as Hester and Charles Durning as Dr. Jim McKeever, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Fury has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $24M at the box office.
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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fury page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fury tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fury (1978)?
- In US, The Fury is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Fury worth watching?
- The Fury holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Fury?
- The Fury stars Kirk Douglas, John Cassavetes, Carrie Snodgress, Charles Durning and Amy Irving.
- When was The Fury released?
- The Fury was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.