Bug (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1975, Bug is a horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Jeannot Szwarc, running about 99 minutes. “Out of the worst nightmare!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An earthquake releases a strain of mutant cockroaches with the ability to start fires, which proceed to cause destructive chaos in a small town. The studies carried out by scientist James Parmiter, however, reveal an intent with much more far-reaching consequences.
Who’s in it. Bug stars Bradford Dillman as Prof. James Parmiter, Joanna Miles as Carrie Parmiter, Richard Gilliland as Gerald Metbaum and Jamie Smith-Jackson as Norma Tacker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Bug 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 Bug page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bug tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bug (1975)?
- In US, Bug 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 Bug worth watching?
- Bug holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bug?
- Bug stars Bradford Dillman, Joanna Miles, Richard Gilliland, Jamie Smith-Jackson and Alan Fudge.
- When was Bug released?
- Bug was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.