The Brood (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1979, The Brood is a horror and science fiction film directed by David Cronenberg, running about 92 minutes. “The Ultimate Experience in Inner Terror.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man tries to uncover an unconventional psychologist's therapy techniques on his institutionalized wife, while a series of brutal attacks committed by a brood of mutant children coincides with the husband's investigation.
Who’s in it. The Brood stars Oliver Reed as Dr. Hal Raglan, Samantha Eggar as Nola Carveth, Art Hindle as Frank Carveth and Henry Beckman as Barton Kelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Brood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brood page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brood tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brood (1979)?
- In US, The Brood is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, 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 The Brood worth watching?
- The Brood holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brood?
- The Brood stars Oliver Reed, Samantha Eggar, Art Hindle, Henry Beckman and Nuala Fitzgerald.
- When was The Brood released?
- The Brood was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.