Cujo (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1983, Cujo is a thriller and horror film directed by Lewis Teague, running about 93 minutes. “Now there's a new name for terror...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A friendly St. Bernard named "Cujo" contracts rabies and conducts a reign of terror on a small American town.
Who’s in it. Cujo stars Dee Wallace as Donna Trenton, Danny Pintauro as Tad Trenton, Daniel Hugh Kelly as Vic Trenton and Christopher Stone as Steve Kemp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Cujo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cujo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cujo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cujo (1983)?
- In US, Cujo is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cujo worth watching?
- Cujo holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cujo?
- Cujo stars Dee Wallace, Danny Pintauro, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Christopher Stone and Ed Lauter.
- When was Cujo released?
- Cujo was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.