Psycho II (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1983, Psycho II is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Richard Franklin, running about 113 minutes. “It's 22 years later, and Norman Bates is finally coming home.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After years of treatment at a mental institution for the criminally insane, serial killer Norman Bates is finally released. Deciding to move back into his long-dead mother's infamous old house, he soon finds himself tormented by 'her' demands and begins to question his own sanity.
Who’s in it. Psycho II stars Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates, Vera Miles as Lila Loomis, Meg Tilly as Mary and Robert Loggia as Dr. Bill Raymond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Psycho II has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $34.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel 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 Psycho II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Psycho II tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Psycho II (1983)?
- In US, Psycho II is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Psycho II worth watching?
- Psycho II holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Psycho II?
- Psycho II stars Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Meg Tilly, Robert Loggia and Dennis Franz.
- When was Psycho II released?
- Psycho II was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.