Doomwatch (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1972, Doomwatch is a horror and science fiction film directed by Peter Sasdy, running about 92 minutes. “An ecological nightmare gone berserk!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The waters surrounding an island become contaminated by chemical dumping, and people who eat fish caught in those waters become deformed and violent.
Who’s in it. Doomwatch stars Ian Bannen as Dr. Shaw, Judy Geeson as Victoria Brown, John Paul as Dr. Quist and George Sanders as The Admiral, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Doomwatch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doomwatch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doomwatch tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doomwatch (1972)?
- In US, Doomwatch is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Doomwatch worth watching?
- Doomwatch holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doomwatch?
- Doomwatch stars Ian Bannen, Judy Geeson, John Paul, George Sanders and Simon Oates.
- When was Doomwatch released?
- Doomwatch was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.