Endangered Species (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1982, Endangered Species is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Alan Rudolph, running about 97 minutes. “What you don't know can kill you. This is a bizarre mystery story... direct from today's headlines. Someone is trying to cover up what ranchers and journalists know is true. This is not scien” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A retired New York cop on vacation in America's West is drawn into a sheriff's investigation of a mysterious series of cattle killings.
Who’s in it. Endangered Species stars Robert Urich as Ruben Castle, JoBeth Williams as Harriet Purdue, Paul Dooley as Joe Hiatt and Hoyt Axton as Ben Morgan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Endangered Species has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Endangered Species page.
If you liked it. Fans of Endangered Species tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Endangered Species (1982)?
- In US, Endangered Species is available to 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 Endangered Species worth watching?
- Endangered Species holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Endangered Species?
- Endangered Species stars Robert Urich, JoBeth Williams, Paul Dooley, Hoyt Axton and Peter Coyote.
- When was Endangered Species released?
- Endangered Species was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.