The Satan Bug (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1965, The Satan Bug is a crime, horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by John Sturges, running about 114 minutes. “The price for uncovering the secret of the satan bug comes high - YOUR LIFE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A US government germ warfare lab has had an accident. The first theory is that one of the germs has been released and killed several scientists. The big fear is that a more virulent strain, named The Satan Bug because all life can be killed off by it should it escape, may have been stolen.
Who’s in it. The Satan Bug stars George Maharis as Lee Barrett, Anne Francis as Ann Williams, Dana Andrews as Gen. Williams and Richard Basehart as Dr. Gregor Hoffman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Satan Bug has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Satan Bug page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Satan Bug tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Satan Bug (1965)?
- In US, The Satan Bug is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Satan Bug worth watching?
- The Satan Bug holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Satan Bug?
- The Satan Bug stars George Maharis, Anne Francis, Dana Andrews, Richard Basehart and Ed Asner.
- When was The Satan Bug released?
- The Satan Bug was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.