Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1983, Something Wicked This Way Comes is a thriller, fantasy, family and horror film directed by Jack Clayton, running about 95 minutes. “What would you give a man who could make your deepest dreams come true?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a small American town, a diabolical circus arrives, granting wishes for the townsfolk, but twisted as only the esteemed Mr. Dark can make them. Can two young boys overcome the worst the devil himself can deal out?
Who’s in it. Something Wicked This Way Comes stars Jason Robards as Charles Halloway, Jonathan Pryce as Mr. Dark, Diane Ladd as Mrs. Nightshade and Royal Dano as Tom Fury, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Something Wicked This Way Comes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and History Vault. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Something Wicked This Way Comes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Something Wicked This Way Comes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)?
- In US, Something Wicked This Way Comes is available to stream on Disney Plus and History Vault. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Something Wicked This Way Comes worth watching?
- Something Wicked This Way Comes holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, family and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Something Wicked This Way Comes?
- Something Wicked This Way Comes stars Jason Robards, Jonathan Pryce, Diane Ladd, Royal Dano and Vidal Peterson.
- When was Something Wicked This Way Comes released?
- Something Wicked This Way Comes was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.