Communion (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1989, Communion is a thriller, drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Philippe Mora, running about 103 minutes. “The true story of one man's terrifying journey into the unknown.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A novelist's wife and son see him changed by an apparent encounter with aliens in the mountains.
Who’s in it. Communion stars Christopher Walken as Whitley Strieber, Lindsay Crouse as Anne Strieber, Frances Sternhagen as Dr. Janet Duffy and Andreas Katsulas as Alex, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Communion has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, 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 Communion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Communion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Communion (1989)?
- In US, Communion is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV 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 Communion worth watching?
- Communion holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Communion?
- Communion stars Christopher Walken, Lindsay Crouse, Frances Sternhagen, Andreas Katsulas and Terri Hanauer.
- When was Communion released?
- Communion was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.