The Creature (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1977, The Creature is a drama film directed by Eloy de la Iglesia, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Tender and erotic love story of a respectable bourgeois housewife and a large black Alsatian dog. Shot in 1977, the film employs bestiality as a symbol of Spain's political landscape. It makes references to the massacre of Atocha and to political right wing groups that, after the death of Francisco Franco, tried to maintain the dictator’s political ideals.
Who’s in it. The Creature stars Ana Belén as Cristina, Juan Diego as Marcos, Claudia Gravy as Vicky and Luis Ciges as Luis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Creature has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Eternal Family 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 The Creature page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Creature tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Creature (1977)?
- In US, The Creature is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, 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 The Creature worth watching?
- The Creature holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Creature?
- The Creature stars Ana Belén, Juan Diego, Claudia Gravy, Luis Ciges and Manuel Pereiro.
- When was The Creature released?
- The Creature was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.