Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1978, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! is a comedy, horror and science fiction film directed by John De Bello, running about 87 minutes. “Aaargh!...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a wave of reports of mysterious attacks involving people and pets being eaten by the traditionally docile fruit, a special government task force is set up to investigate the violent fruit and put a stop to their murderous spree.
Who’s in it. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! stars David Miller as Mason Dixon, George Wilson as Jim Richardson, Sharon Taylor as Lois Fairchild and J. Stephen Peace as Wilbur Finletter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! worth watching?
- Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!?
- Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! stars David Miller, George Wilson, Sharon Taylor, J. Stephen Peace and Ernie Meyers.
- When was Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! released?
- Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.