Embryo (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1976, Embryo is a horror and science fiction film directed by Ralph Nelson, running about 104 minutes. “From Embryo to woman in 4 and a half weeks.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A scientist doing experiments on a human fetus discovers a method to accelerate the fetus into a mature adult in just a few days.
Who’s in it. Embryo stars Rock Hudson as Dr. Paul Holliston, Barbara Carrera as Victoria Spencer, Diane Ladd as Martha Douglas and Roddy McDowall as Frank Riley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Embryo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, FlixFling and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Embryo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Embryo tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Embryo (1976)?
- In US, Embryo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Embryo worth watching?
- Embryo holds an audience score of 4.3 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 Embryo?
- Embryo stars Rock Hudson, Barbara Carrera, Diane Ladd, Roddy McDowall and Anne Schedeen.
- When was Embryo released?
- Embryo was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.