The Premonition (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1976, The Premonition is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Robert Allen Schnitzer, running about 94 minutes. “A masterpiece of terror and suspense.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a deranged woman and her carny boyfriend plot to abduct her biological daughter from the girl's foster parents, the foster mother is plagued by premonitions and psychic visions.
Who’s in it. The Premonition stars Sharon Farrell as Sheri, Edward Bell as Professor Bennett, Danielle Brisebois as Janie and Ellen Barber as Andrea, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Premonition has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Premonition page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Premonition tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Premonition (1976)?
- In US, The Premonition is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Premonition worth watching?
- The Premonition holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Premonition?
- The Premonition stars Sharon Farrell, Edward Bell, Danielle Brisebois, Ellen Barber and Richard Lynch.
- When was The Premonition released?
- The Premonition was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.