Disturbing Behavior (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1998, Disturbing Behavior is a horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by David Nutter, running about 84 minutes. “In Cradle Bay it doesn’t matter if you’re not perfect. You will be.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Steve Clark is a newcomer in the town of Cradle Bay, and he quickly realizes that there's something odd about his high school classmates. The clique known as the "Blue Ribbons" are the eerie embodiment of academic excellence and clean living. But, like the rest of the town, they're a little too perfect. When Steve's rebellious friend Gavin mysteriously joins their ranks, Steve searches for the truth with fellow misfit Rachel.

Who’s in it. Disturbing Behavior stars James Marsden as Steve Clark, Katie Holmes as Rachel Wagner, Nick Stahl as Gavin Strick and Steve Railsback as Officer Cox, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Disturbing Behavior has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Disturbing Behavior page.

If you liked it. Fans of Disturbing Behavior tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Disturbing Behavior (1998)?
In US, Disturbing Behavior is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Disturbing Behavior worth watching?
Disturbing Behavior holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Disturbing Behavior?
Disturbing Behavior stars James Marsden, Katie Holmes, Nick Stahl, Steve Railsback and Bruce Greenwood.
When was Disturbing Behavior released?
Disturbing Behavior was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.