Body Snatchers (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1993, Body Snatchers is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Abel Ferrara, running about 87 minutes. “Imagine... you're gone and someone else is living inside your body.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Environmental Protection Agency inspector Steve Malone travels to a remote military base in order to check for toxic materials, he brings his family along for the ride. After arriving at the base, his teenage daughter Marti befriends Jean Platt, daughter of the base's commander, General Platt. When people at the base begin acting strangely, Marti becomes convinced that they are slowly being replaced by plant-like aliens.
Who’s in it. Body Snatchers stars Terry Kinney as Steve Malone, Gabrielle Anwar as Marti Malone, Billy Wirth as Tim Young and Christine Elise as Jenn Platt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Body Snatchers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $428.9K at the box office.
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 Body Snatchers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Body Snatchers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Body Snatchers (1993)?
- In US, Body Snatchers 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 Body Snatchers worth watching?
- Body Snatchers holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Body Snatchers?
- Body Snatchers stars Terry Kinney, Gabrielle Anwar, Billy Wirth, Christine Elise and Forest Whitaker.
- When was Body Snatchers released?
- Body Snatchers was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.