Hex (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1973, Hex is a drama, horror and western film directed by Leo Garen, running about 92 minutes. “They Came to Wreak Havoc. They Picked the Wrong Town.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in rural Nebraska following the First World War, six veterans on motorcycles ride into the sleepy little town of Bingo. The locals are friendly until one of the vets beats a local kid in a drag race, after which the six are driven out of town. After coming upon a small farm, the fugitives are allowed to hide out by the two sisters who run the place. Things go smoothly until one of the vets, after smoking the locoweed growing nearby, tries to rape one of the hosts. Being part Native American, her sister decides to get revenge by casting a hex that steadily does in each of the unwelcome guests.
Who’s in it. Hex stars Keith Carradine as Whizzer, Cristina Raines as Oriole, Scott Glenn as Jimbang and Hilarie Thompson as Acacia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Hex has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hex page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hex tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hex (1973)?
- In US, Hex is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hex worth watching?
- Hex holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hex?
- Hex stars Keith Carradine, Cristina Raines, Scott Glenn, Hilarie Thompson and Robert Walker Jr..
- When was Hex released?
- Hex was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.