Ed Wood (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1994, Ed Wood is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Tim Burton, running about 127 minutes. “When it came to making bad movies, Ed Wood was the best.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The mostly true story of the legendary "worst director of all time", who, with the help of his strange friends, filmed countless B-movies without ever becoming famous or successful.
Who’s in it. Ed Wood stars Johnny Depp as Ed Wood, Martin Landau as Bela Lugosi, Sarah Jessica Parker as Dolores Fuller and Patricia Arquette as Kathy O'Hara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Ed Wood has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5.9M 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 Ed Wood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ed Wood tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ed Wood (1994)?
- In US, Ed Wood 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 Ed Wood worth watching?
- Ed Wood holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ed Wood?
- Ed Wood stars Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah Jessica Parker, Patricia Arquette and Jeffrey Jones.
- When was Ed Wood released?
- Ed Wood was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.