Resurrection (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1980, Resurrection is a fantasy and drama film directed by Daniel Petrie, running about 103 minutes. “It's not supposed to happen. So be there when it does.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of a woman who survives the car accident which kills her husband, but discovers that she has the power to heal other people. She becomes an unwitting celebrity, the hope of those in desperate need of healing, and a lightning rod for religious beliefs and skeptics.
Who’s in it. Resurrection stars Ellen Burstyn as Edna, Sam Shepard as Cal, Richard Farnsworth as Esco and Roberts Blossom as John Harper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Resurrection has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Resurrection page.
If you liked it. Fans of Resurrection tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Resurrection (1980)?
- In US, Resurrection is available to 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 Resurrection worth watching?
- Resurrection holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Resurrection?
- Resurrection stars Ellen Burstyn, Sam Shepard, Richard Farnsworth, Roberts Blossom and Clifford David.
- When was Resurrection released?
- Resurrection was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.