Cannibal Holocaust (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1980, Cannibal Holocaust is a horror film directed by Ruggero Deodato, running about 96 minutes. “Can a movie go too far?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A New York University professor returns from a rescue mission to the Amazon rainforest with the footage shot by a lost team of documentarians who were making a film about the area's local cannibal tribes.
Who’s in it. Cannibal Holocaust stars Robert Kerman as Professor Harold Monroe, Perry Pirkanen as Jack Anders, Luca Barbareschi as Mark Tomaso and Salvatore Basile as Chaco Losojos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Cannibal Holocaust has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cannibal Holocaust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cannibal Holocaust tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cannibal Holocaust (1980)?
- In US, Cannibal Holocaust is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cannibal Holocaust worth watching?
- Cannibal Holocaust holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cannibal Holocaust?
- Cannibal Holocaust stars Robert Kerman, Perry Pirkanen, Luca Barbareschi, Salvatore Basile and Francesca Ciardi.
- When was Cannibal Holocaust released?
- Cannibal Holocaust was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.