The Being (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1983, The Being is a horror and science fiction film directed by Jackie Kong, running about 81 minutes. “The ultimate terror has taken form” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Toxic waste dumping in a small Idaho town turns a young boy into horrible mutant monster. The town's police chief and a government scientist team up to stop the monster, which is quickly killing off the town's citizenry.
Who’s in it. The Being stars Martin Landau as Garson Jones, Marianne Gordon as Laurie, Bill Osco as Detective Mortimer Lutz and José Ferrer as Mayor Gordon Lane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Being has proved divisive with audiences.
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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Being page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Being tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Being (1983)?
- In US, The Being is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Being worth watching?
- The Being holds an audience score of 4.9 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 The Being?
- The Being stars Martin Landau, Marianne Gordon, Bill Osco, José Ferrer and Dorothy Malone.
- When was The Being released?
- The Being was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.