The Hearse (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1980, The Hearse is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by George Bowers, running about 99 minutes. “The Barrier Between Life and Death is no Greater than the Thickness of a Door...and now that Door is Open!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A schoolteacher moves into her deceased aunt’s house in a small Californian town, and is harassed by unfriendly locals and a mysterious hearse.
Who’s in it. The Hearse stars Trish Van Devere as Jane Hardy, Joseph Cotten as Walter Prichard, David Gautreaux as Tom Sullivan and Donald Hotton as Reverend Winston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Hearse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hearse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hearse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hearse (1980)?
- In US, The Hearse is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hearse worth watching?
- The Hearse holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hearse?
- The Hearse stars Trish Van Devere, Joseph Cotten, David Gautreaux, Donald Hotton and Med Flory.
- When was The Hearse released?
- The Hearse was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.