Cry Panic (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1974, Cry Panic is a thriller, mystery and tv movie film directed by James Goldstone, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. A man accidentally runs over and kills a pedestrian outside a small town. He begins to suspect that the locals, including the sheriff, are keeping secrets about the victim.
Who’s in it. Cry Panic stars John Forsythe as David Ryder, Earl Holliman as Sheriff Ross Cabot, Ralph Meeker as Chuck Braswell and Norman Alden as Doc Potter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Cry Panic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cry Panic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cry Panic tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cry Panic (1974)?
- In US, Cry Panic is available to stream on Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cry Panic worth watching?
- Cry Panic holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cry Panic?
- Cry Panic stars John Forsythe, Earl Holliman, Ralph Meeker, Norman Alden and Claudia McNeil.
- When was Cry Panic released?
- Cry Panic was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.