The Blair Witch Project (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1999, The Blair Witch Project is a horror and mystery film directed by Daniel Myrick, running about 81 minutes. “Everything you've heard is true.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In October of 1994 three student filmmakers disappeared in the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland, while shooting a documentary. A year later their footage was found.
Who’s in it. The Blair Witch Project stars Heather Donahue as Heather, Michael C. Williams as Mike, Joshua Leonard as Josh and Bob Griffith as Short Fisherman (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Blair Witch Project has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $248.6M at the box office.
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 The Blair Witch Project page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blair Witch Project tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blair Witch Project (1999)?
- In US, The Blair Witch Project 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 The Blair Witch Project worth watching?
- The Blair Witch Project holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blair Witch Project?
- The Blair Witch Project stars Heather Donahue, Michael C. Williams, Joshua Leonard, Bob Griffith and Bob Griffin.
- When was The Blair Witch Project released?
- The Blair Witch Project was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.