Years of the Beast (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1981, Years of the Beast is a fantasy and horror film directed by D. Paul Thomas, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. College professor Stephen Miles (Gary Bayer), his wife, a young girl, and a drifter (Jerry Houser) are suddenly faced with a society where money is worthless, food is scarce, your neighbor is your enemy and oppression reigns. The four must survive a world of earthquakes, natural disasters, looters, corrupt officials and the Anti-Christ in power.
Who’s in it. Years of the Beast stars Gary Bayer, Alana Rader, Malcon McCaiman and Jerry Houser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Years of the Beast 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 Years of the Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Years of the Beast tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Years of the Beast (1981)?
- In US, Years of the Beast is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Years of the Beast worth watching?
- Years of the Beast holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Years of the Beast?
- Years of the Beast stars Gary Bayer, Alana Rader, Malcon McCaiman, Jerry Houser and Sarah Rush.
- When was Years of the Beast released?
- Years of the Beast was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.