The Ninth Configuration (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1980, The Ninth Configuration is a comedy, thriller, drama and horror film directed by William Peter Blatty, running about 118 minutes. “How do you fight a war called madness?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Col. Vincent Kane is a military psychiatrist who takes charge of an army mental hospital situated in a secluded castle. Among Kane's many eccentric patients is Capt. Billy Cutshaw, a troubled astronaut in the midst of an existential crisis. Although Kane's own grasp on sanity is questionable, he manages to engage Cutshaw in a series of thoughtful conversations about science and faith that deeply affect the lives of both men.
Who’s in it. The Ninth Configuration stars Stacy Keach as Col. Vincent Kane, Scott Wilson as Capt. Billy Cutshaw, Ed Flanders as Col. Richard Fell and Neville Brand as Maj. Marvin Groper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Ninth Configuration has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ninth Configuration page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ninth Configuration tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ninth Configuration (1980)?
- In US, The Ninth Configuration is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ninth Configuration worth watching?
- The Ninth Configuration holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ninth Configuration?
- The Ninth Configuration stars Stacy Keach, Scott Wilson, Ed Flanders, Neville Brand and George DiCenzo.
- When was The Ninth Configuration released?
- The Ninth Configuration was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.