Slither (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1973, Slither is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Howard Zieff, running about 97 minutes. “Kopetzky & Kanipsia together at last.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While searching for a small fortune of embezzled money, an ex-con, a small-time bandleader, his doting wife and a kooky drifter find themselves being followed. Their chase takes them to trailer camps, bingo halls, laundromats and ultimately, a showdown with a group of unconventional bad guys.
Who’s in it. Slither stars James Caan as Dick Kanipsia, Peter Boyle as Barry Fenaka, Sally Kellerman as Kitty Kopetzky and Louise Lasser as Mary Fenaka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Slither has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Slither page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slither tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slither (1973)?
- In US, Slither is available to 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 Slither worth watching?
- Slither holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slither?
- Slither stars James Caan, Peter Boyle, Sally Kellerman, Louise Lasser and Allen Garfield.
- When was Slither released?
- Slither was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.