The Exterminator (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1980, The Exterminator is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by James Glickenhaus, running about 98 minutes. “If you're lying, I'll be back...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a man's best friend is killed on the streets of New York, he transforms into a violent killer, turning New York into a war zone.
Who’s in it. The Exterminator stars Robert Ginty as John Eastland, Christopher George as Detective James Dalton, Samantha Eggar as Dr. Megan Stewart and Steve James as Michael Jefferson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Exterminator has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Exterminator page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Exterminator 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 The Exterminator (1980)?
- In US, The Exterminator is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Exterminator worth watching?
- The Exterminator holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Exterminator?
- The Exterminator stars Robert Ginty, Christopher George, Samantha Eggar, Steve James and Tony DiBenedetto.
- When was The Exterminator released?
- The Exterminator was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.