Xtro (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1982, Xtro is a horror and science fiction film directed by Harry Bromley Davenport, running about 83 minutes. “Some extra-terrestrials aren't friendly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tony's father Sam, abducted by aliens three years earlier, returns to earth and seeks out his wife and son, but Rachel has since been living with Joe and the reunion is awkward. Joe doesn't trust Sam, and Rachel can't quite decide what her feelings are for her two men. Sam is not the same as when he left, and he begins affecting Tony in frightening ways.
Who’s in it. Xtro stars Philip Sayer as Sam Philips, Bernice Stegers as Rachel Philips, Danny Brainin as Joe Daniels and Maryam d'Abo as Analise Mercier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Xtro has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, BFI Player, Shudder and BFI Player Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Xtro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Xtro tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Xtro (1982)?
- In GB, Xtro is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, BFI Player and Shudder, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Xtro worth watching?
- Xtro holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Xtro?
- Xtro stars Philip Sayer, Bernice Stegers, Danny Brainin, Maryam d'Abo and Simon Nash.
- When was Xtro released?
- Xtro was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.