The Hills Have Eyes (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1977, The Hills Have Eyes is a thriller and horror film directed by Wes Craven, running about 90 minutes. “A nice American family. They didn't want to kill. But they didn't want to die.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the way to California, a family has the misfortune to have their car break down in an area closed to the public, and inhabited by violent savages ready to attack.
Who’s in it. The Hills Have Eyes stars Martin Speer as Doug Wood, Russ Grieve as Big Bob Carter, John Steadman as Fred and James Whitworth as Jupiter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Hills Have Eyes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Fandor. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hills Have Eyes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hills Have Eyes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hills Have Eyes (1977)?
- In US, The Hills Have Eyes is available to stream on YouTube TV and Fandor. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hills Have Eyes worth watching?
- The Hills Have Eyes holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hills Have Eyes?
- The Hills Have Eyes stars Martin Speer, Russ Grieve, John Steadman, James Whitworth and Virginia Vincent.
- When was The Hills Have Eyes released?
- The Hills Have Eyes was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.