Crimes of the Future (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1984, Crimes of the Future is a comedy and science fiction film directed by David Cronenberg, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. Crimes of the Future is set in a future where sexually mature women appear to have been obliterated by a plague produced by the use of cosmetics. The film details the wanderings of Adrian Tripod, director of the dermatological clinic the House of Skin. Tripod seems at a loss following the disappearance of his mentor Antoine Rouge.
Who’s in it. Crimes of the Future stars Ronald Mlodzik as Adrian Tripod, Jon Lidolt, Tania Zolty and Jack Messinger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Crimes of the Future has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crimes of the Future page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crimes of the Future tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crimes of the Future (1984)?
- In US, Crimes of the Future is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crimes of the Future worth watching?
- Crimes of the Future holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crimes of the Future?
- Crimes of the Future stars Ronald Mlodzik, Jon Lidolt, Tania Zolty, Jack Messinger and Paul Mulholland.
- When was Crimes of the Future released?
- Crimes of the Future was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.