Needful Things (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1993, Needful Things is a drama and horror film directed by Fraser Clarke Heston, running about 120 minutes. “Buy Now. Pay Later.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mysterious new shop opens in a small town which always seems to stock the deepest desires of each shopper, with a price far heavier than expected.
Who’s in it. Needful Things stars Max von Sydow as Leland Gaunt, Ed Harris as Sheriff Alan J. Pangborn, Bonnie Bedelia as Polly Chalmers and Amanda Plummer as Netitia 'Nettie' Cobb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Needful Things has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Needful Things page.
If you liked it. Fans of Needful Things tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Needful Things (1993)?
- In US, Needful Things is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Needful Things worth watching?
- Needful Things holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Needful Things?
- Needful Things stars Max von Sydow, Ed Harris, Bonnie Bedelia, Amanda Plummer and J.T. Walsh.
- When was Needful Things released?
- Needful Things was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.