The Hidden (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1987, The Hidden is an action, thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Jack Sholder, running about 96 minutes. “It's only human on the outside...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When average, law-abiding citizens suddenly turn to a life of hedonistic behavior and violent crime, Detective Tom Beck is tasked with helping young FBI agent Lloyd Gallagher determine the cause.
Who’s in it. The Hidden stars Kyle MacLachlan as Lloyd Gallagher, Michael Nouri as Tom Beck, Claudia Christian as Brenda Lee Van Buren and Clarence Felder as Lt. John Masterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Hidden has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.7M 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 The Hidden page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hidden tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hidden (1987)?
- In US, The Hidden 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 The Hidden worth watching?
- The Hidden holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hidden?
- The Hidden stars Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Nouri, Claudia Christian, Clarence Felder and Clu Gulager.
- When was The Hidden released?
- The Hidden was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.