Praying Mantis (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1993, Praying Mantis is a thriller, crime and tv movie film directed by James Keach, running about 90 minutes. “Tempting to Bed. Deadly to Wed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A single man thinks he has finally found a woman who loves him. The woman is charming and intelligent but holds a very dark secret which will truly test how strong their relationship can be.
Who’s in it. Praying Mantis stars Jane Seymour as Linda Crandell, Barry Bostwick as Don McAndrews, Chad Allen as Bobby McAndrews and Frances Fisher as Betty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Praying Mantis 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 Praying Mantis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Praying Mantis tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Praying Mantis (1993)?
- In US, Praying Mantis is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Praying Mantis worth watching?
- Praying Mantis holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Praying Mantis?
- Praying Mantis stars Jane Seymour, Barry Bostwick, Chad Allen, Frances Fisher and Colby Chester.
- When was Praying Mantis released?
- Praying Mantis was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.