The Fog (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1980, The Fog is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by John Carpenter, running about 89 minutes. “Lock your doors. Bolt your windows. There's something in THE FOG!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Strange things begin to occurs as a tiny California coastal town prepares to commemorate its centenary. Inanimate objects spring eerily to life; Rev. Malone stumbles upon a dark secret about the town's founding; radio announcer Stevie witnesses a mystical fire; and hitchhiker Elizabeth discovers the mutilated corpse of a fisherman. Then a mysterious iridescent fog descends upon the village, and more people start to die.
Who’s in it. The Fog stars Jamie Lee Curtis as Elizabeth Solley, Adrienne Barbeau as Stevie Wayne, Janet Leigh as Kathy Williams and John Houseman as Mr. Machen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Fog has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and 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 The Fog page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fog tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fog (1980)?
- In US, The Fog is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and 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 The Fog worth watching?
- The Fog holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fog?
- The Fog stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Adrienne Barbeau, Janet Leigh, John Houseman and Tom Atkins.
- When was The Fog released?
- The Fog was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.