Oculus (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2013, Oculus is a horror film directed by Mike Flanagan, running about 104 minutes. “You see what it wants you to see.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman tries to exonerate her brother's murder conviction by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phenomenon.
Who’s in it. Oculus stars Karen Gillan as Kaylie Russell, Brenton Thwaites as Tim Russell, Katee Sackhoff as Marie Russell and Rory Cochrane as Alan Russell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Oculus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $44.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Oculus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oculus tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oculus (2013)?
- In US, Oculus is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Oculus worth watching?
- Oculus holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oculus?
- Oculus stars Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Katee Sackhoff, Rory Cochrane and Annalise Basso.
- When was Oculus released?
- Oculus was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.