Rage (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1972, Rage is a thriller and drama film directed by George C. Scott, running about 100 minutes. “They called it an accident. He called it murder. It was their conspiracy. It was his son.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An accidental nerve gas leak by the military kills not only a rancher's livestock, but also his son. When he tries to hold the military accountable for their actions, he runs up against a wall of silence.
Who’s in it. Rage stars George C. Scott as Dan Charles Logan, Richard Basehart as Dr. Roy Caldwell, Martin Sheen as Maj. Holliford and Barnard Hughes as Dr. Spencer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Rage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rage tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rage (1972)?
- In US, Rage is available to 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 Rage worth watching?
- Rage holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rage?
- Rage stars George C. Scott, Richard Basehart, Martin Sheen, Barnard Hughes and Nicolas Beauvy.
- When was Rage released?
- Rage was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.