Thirst (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1979, Thirst is a thriller, horror and romance film directed by Rod Hardy, running about 95 minutes. “This ancient Evil is now a modern industry.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The descendant of Elizabeth Bathory is abducted by a cult of self-proclaimed supermen who achieve this state of superiority by drinking from the "blood cows" (read: people) kept at the "dairy farm", and they try to get her to join them.
Who’s in it. Thirst stars Chantal Contouri as Kate Davis, Max Phipps as Mr. Hodge, David Hemmings as Dr. Fraser and Henry Silva as Dr. Gauss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Thirst has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Eternal Family and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thirst page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thirst tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thirst (1979)?
- In US, Thirst is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thirst worth watching?
- Thirst holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thirst?
- Thirst stars Chantal Contouri, Max Phipps, David Hemmings, Henry Silva and Robert Thompson.
- When was Thirst released?
- Thirst was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.