Fear Is the Key (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1972, Fear Is the Key is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Michael Tuchner, running about 103 minutes. “In the right hands, fear is the deadliest weapon of all.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A deep-sea salvage expert enacts an elaborate plan to infiltrate and take revenge on a criminal organization that dealt him a foul misdeed.
Who’s in it. Fear Is the Key stars Barry Newman as John Talbot, Suzy Kendall as Sarah Ruthven, John Vernon as Vyland and Dolph Sweet as Jablonsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Fear Is the Key has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fear Is the Key page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fear Is the Key tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fear Is the Key (1972)?
- In US, Fear Is the Key is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fear Is the Key worth watching?
- Fear Is the Key holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fear Is the Key?
- Fear Is the Key stars Barry Newman, Suzy Kendall, John Vernon, Dolph Sweet and Ben Kingsley.
- When was Fear Is the Key released?
- Fear Is the Key was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.