In the Year 2889 (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 2.7
Released in 1969, In the Year 2889 is a horror, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Larry Buchanan, running about 80 minutes. “Mutant Cannibals on the Loose!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The last seven survivors of a nuclear war barricade themselves against an attack by a mutant cannibal.
Who’s in it. In the Year 2889 stars Paul Petersen as Steve Morrow, Quinn O'Hara as Jada, Charla Doherty as Joanna Ramsey and Neil Fletcher as Captain John Ramsey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.7/10, In the Year 2889 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In the Year 2889 page.
If you liked it. Fans of In the Year 2889 tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Year 2889 (1969)?
- In US, In the Year 2889 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is In the Year 2889 worth watching?
- In the Year 2889 holds an audience score of 2.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in In the Year 2889?
- In the Year 2889 stars Paul Petersen, Quinn O'Hara, Charla Doherty, Neil Fletcher and Hugh Feagin.
- When was In the Year 2889 released?
- In the Year 2889 was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.