The Mothman Prophecies (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2002, The Mothman Prophecies is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Mark Pellington, running about 119 minutes. “What do you see?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Reporter John Klein is plunged into a world of impossible terror and unthinkable chaos when fate draws him to a sleepy West Virginia town whose residents are being visited by a great winged shape that sows hideous nightmares and fevered visions.
Who’s in it. The Mothman Prophecies stars Richard Gere as John Klein, Laura Linney as Connie Mills, Will Patton as Gordon Smallwood and Bob Tracey as Cyrus Bills, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Mothman Prophecies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $55.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 Mothman Prophecies page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mothman Prophecies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mothman Prophecies (2002)?
- In US, The Mothman Prophecies is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV, 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 Mothman Prophecies worth watching?
- The Mothman Prophecies holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mothman Prophecies?
- The Mothman Prophecies stars Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Will Patton, Bob Tracey and Debra Messing.
- When was The Mothman Prophecies released?
- The Mothman Prophecies was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.