Shock Treatment (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1981, Shock Treatment is a comedy, fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by Jim Sharman, running about 94 minutes. “Trust me, I'm a doctor!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Janet and Brad Majors, unhappily married, are separated after appearing on a game show. Janet becomes a superstar while Brad is thrown into a mental hospital. But what does fast food magnate Farley Flavors have up his sleeve?
Who’s in it. Shock Treatment stars Jessica Harper as Janet Majors, Cliff DeYoung as Brad Majors / Farley Flavors, Richard O'Brien as Cosmo McKinley and Patricia Quinn as Nation McKinley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Shock Treatment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shock Treatment page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shock Treatment tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shock Treatment (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shock Treatment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shock Treatment worth watching?
- Shock Treatment holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shock Treatment?
- Shock Treatment stars Jessica Harper, Cliff DeYoung, Richard O'Brien, Patricia Quinn and Charles Gray.
- When was Shock Treatment released?
- Shock Treatment was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.