Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1988, Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a comedy, horror and science fiction film directed by Stephen Chiodo, running about 88 minutes. “It’s Craazzy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aliens disguised as clowns crash land on Earth in a rural town to capture unsuspecting victims in cotton candy cocoons for later consumption.
Who’s in it. Killer Klowns from Outer Space stars Grant Cramer as Mike Tobacco, Suzanne Snyder as Debbie Stone, John Allen Nelson as Dave Hanson and John Vernon as Curtis Mooney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Killer Klowns from Outer Space has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $43.6M 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 Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Plex. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Killer Klowns from Outer Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Killer Klowns from Outer Space tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)?
- In US, Killer Klowns from Outer Space is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Killer Klowns from Outer Space worth watching?
- Killer Klowns from Outer Space holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Killer Klowns from Outer Space?
- Killer Klowns from Outer Space stars Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson, John Vernon and Royal Dano.
- When was Killer Klowns from Outer Space released?
- Killer Klowns from Outer Space was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.