Retribution (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1987, Retribution is a horror film directed by Guy Magar, running about 107 minutes. “It's a time for fear… it's a time for terror… it's a time for retribution - the time is now!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A manic-depressive artist survives a suicidal fall only to be possessed by a murdered gangster, who uses the artist to seek vengeance on those who ended his life.
Who’s in it. Retribution stars Dennis Lipscomb as George Miller, Leslie Wing as Jennifer Curtis, Suzanne Snyder as Angel and Jeff Pomerantz as Dr. Alan Falconer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Retribution has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Retribution page.
If you liked it. Fans of Retribution tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Retribution (1987)?
- In US, Retribution is available to stream on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Retribution worth watching?
- Retribution holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Retribution?
- Retribution stars Dennis Lipscomb, Leslie Wing, Suzanne Snyder, Jeff Pomerantz and George Murdock.
- When was Retribution released?
- Retribution was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.