Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1990, Psycho IV: The Beginning is a thriller, horror, mystery and tv movie film directed by Mick Garris, running about 96 minutes. “You've met Norman. Now meet mother.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Norman Bates recalls childhood with his abusive mother on a radio show about boys who commit matricide.
Who’s in it. Psycho IV: The Beginning stars Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates, Henry Thomas as Young Norman Bates, Olivia Hussey as Norma Bates and CCH Pounder as Fran Ambrose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Psycho IV: The Beginning 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 Psycho IV: The Beginning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Psycho IV: The Beginning tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990)?
- In US, Psycho IV: The Beginning 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 Psycho IV: The Beginning worth watching?
- Psycho IV: The Beginning holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Psycho IV: The Beginning?
- Psycho IV: The Beginning stars Anthony Perkins, Henry Thomas, Olivia Hussey, CCH Pounder and Warren Frost.
- When was Psycho IV: The Beginning released?
- Psycho IV: The Beginning was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.