The Neon Demon (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, The Neon Demon is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, running about 118 minutes. “Beauty is vicious.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When aspiring model Jesse moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means necessary to get what she has.
Who’s in it. The Neon Demon stars Elle Fanning as Jesse, Jena Malone as Ruby, Desmond Harrington as Jack and Bella Heathcote as Gigi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Neon Demon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Darkroom and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Neon Demon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Neon Demon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Neon Demon (2016)?
- In US, The Neon Demon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Darkroom and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Neon Demon worth watching?
- The Neon Demon holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Neon Demon?
- The Neon Demon stars Elle Fanning, Jena Malone, Desmond Harrington, Bella Heathcote and Karl Glusman.
- When was The Neon Demon released?
- The Neon Demon was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.