Crimewave (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1985, Crimewave is a comedy, thriller, crime and horror film directed by Sam Raimi, running about 83 minutes. “Extermination is not just a business. It's a way of life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fed up of his business partner, Ernest Trend hires the services of two exterminators. When things go drastically wrong and they murder the wrong man, the race is on to frame an innocent video surveillance man.
Who’s in it. Crimewave stars Louise Lasser as Helene Trend, Paul L. Smith as Faron Crush, Brion James as Arthur Coddish and Sheree J. Wilson as Nancy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Crimewave has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crimewave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crimewave tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crimewave (1985)?
- In US, Crimewave is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crimewave worth watching?
- Crimewave holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crimewave?
- Crimewave stars Louise Lasser, Paul L. Smith, Brion James, Sheree J. Wilson and Edward R. Pressman.
- When was Crimewave released?
- Crimewave was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.