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Stitches (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 2012, Stitches is a horror film directed by Conor McMahon, running about 86 minutes. “You'll die laughing...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The clumsy and unfunny clown Richard "Stitches" Grindle entertains at the 10th birthday party of little Tom, but the boy and his friends play a prank with Stitches, tying his shoelaces. Stitches slips, falls and dies. Six years later, Tom gives a birthday party for his friends at home, but Stitches revives to haunt the teenagers and revenge his death.

Who’s in it. Stitches stars Ross Noble as Stitches, Tommy Knight as Tom, Gemma-Leah Devereux as Kate and John McDonnell as The Motley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Stitches has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $95K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel and 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 Stitches page.

If you liked it. Fans of Stitches tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Stitches (2012)?
In US, Stitches is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and 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 Stitches worth watching?
Stitches holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Stitches?
Stitches stars Ross Noble, Tommy Knight, Gemma-Leah Devereux, John McDonnell and Shane Murray-Corcoran.
When was Stitches released?
Stitches was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.