Open Season (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1974, Open Season is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Peter Collinson, running about 105 minutes. “Meet Ken, Gregg and Art. Two weeks each year they get away... with Everything!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three Vietnam vets have become so conditioned to violence that they have developed psychotic tendencies. They kidnap people, brutalize them, then turn them loose and hunt them like animals. However the father of one of their earlier victims is plotting a vicious revenge against them.
Who’s in it. Open Season stars Peter Fonda as Ken, Cornelia Sharpe as Nancy Stillman, John Phillip Law as Greg and Richard Lynch as Art, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Open Season has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Open Season page.
If you liked it. Fans of Open Season tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Open Season (1974)?
- In US, Open Season is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Open Season worth watching?
- Open Season holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Open Season?
- Open Season stars Peter Fonda, Cornelia Sharpe, John Phillip Law, Richard Lynch and Alberto de Mendoza.
- When was Open Season released?
- Open Season was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.