The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1977, The Kentucky Fried Movie is a comedy film directed by John Landis, running about 83 minutes. “This movie is totally out of control!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A series of loosely connected skits that spoof news programs, commercials, porno films, kung-fu films, disaster films, blaxploitation films, spy films, mafia films, and the fear that somebody is watching you on the other side of the TV.
Who’s in it. The Kentucky Fried Movie stars Evan C. Kim as Loo (segment "A Fistful of Yen"), Bong Soo Han as Dr. Klahn (segment "A Fistful of Yen"), Marilyn Joi as Cleopatra Schwartz (segment "Cleopatra Schwartz") and Saul Kahan as Schwartz (segment "Cleopatra Schwartz"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Kentucky Fried Movie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kentucky Fried Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kentucky Fried Movie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)?
- In US, The Kentucky Fried Movie is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Kentucky Fried Movie worth watching?
- The Kentucky Fried Movie holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kentucky Fried Movie?
- The Kentucky Fried Movie stars Evan C. Kim, Bong Soo Han, Marilyn Joi, Saul Kahan and Marcy Goldman.
- When was The Kentucky Fried Movie released?
- The Kentucky Fried Movie was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.