Psycho (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1998, Psycho is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Gus Van Sant, running about 105 minutes. “Check in. Relax. Take a shower.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young female embezzler arrives at the Bates Motel, which has terrible secrets of its own. Although this version is in color, features a different cast, and is set in 1998, it is closer to a shot-for-shot remake than most remakes, Gus Van Sant often copying Hitchcock's camera movements and editing, and Joseph Stefano's script is mostly carried over. Bernard Herrmann's musical score is reused as well, though with a new arrangement by Danny Elfman and recorded in stereo.
Who’s in it. Psycho stars Vince Vaughn as Norman Bates, Anne Heche as Marion Crane, Julianne Moore as Lila Crane and Viggo Mortensen as Samuel 'Sam' Loomis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Psycho has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $37.1M 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 Psycho page.
If you liked it. Fans of Psycho tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Psycho (1998)?
- In US, Psycho 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 Psycho worth watching?
- Psycho holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Psycho?
- Psycho stars Vince Vaughn, Anne Heche, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen and William H. Macy.
- When was Psycho released?
- Psycho was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.