The Willies (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1990, The Willies is a comedy and horror film directed by Brian Peck, running about 92 minutes. “You'll Laugh, You'll Cry, You'll Puke, You'll Die!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two brothers camping with their cousin try to frighten each other by telling stories. They start with urban legends, but then there are two main narrations: one involves strange happenings at an elementary school; the other, a teenage boy with a peculiar interest.
Who’s in it. The Willies stars Sean Astin as Michael, Jason Horst as Kyle, Joshua John Miller as Josh and James Karen as Jenkins / Uncle Harry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Willies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Willies page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Willies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Willies (1990)?
- In US, The Willies is available to stream on Night Flight Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Willies worth watching?
- The Willies holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Willies?
- The Willies stars Sean Astin, Jason Horst, Joshua John Miller, James Karen and Joshua Miller.
- When was The Willies released?
- The Willies was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.