Bates Motel (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Series · ★ 8.1
Released in 2013, Bates Motel is a drama, crime and mystery series.
What it’s about. A "contemporary prequel" to the 1960 film Psycho, depicting the life of Norman Bates and his mother Norma prior to the events portrayed in Hitchcock's film, albeit in a different fictional town and in a modern setting. The series begins after the death of Norma's husband, when she purchases a motel located in a coastal Oregon town so she and Norman can start a new life.
Who’s in it. Bates Motel stars Vera Farmiga as Norma Bates, Freddie Highmore as Norman Bates, Max Thieriot as Dylan Massett and Olivia Cooke as Emma Decody, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Bates Motel sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bates Motel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bates Motel tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bates Motel (2013)?
- In US, Bates Motel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bates Motel worth watching?
- Bates Motel holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bates Motel?
- Bates Motel stars Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Olivia Cooke and Nestor Carbonell.
- When was Bates Motel released?
- Bates Motel was released in 2013.