Ravenous (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1999, Ravenous is a comedy, adventure, horror and history film directed by Antonia Bird, running about 101 minutes. “You Are Who You Eat.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Upon receiving reports of missing persons at Fort Spencer, a remote Army outpost on the Western frontier, Capt. John Boyd investigates. After arriving at his new post, Boyd and his regiment aid a wounded frontiersman who recounts a horrifying tale of a wagon train murdered by its supposed guide -- a vicious U.S. Army colonel gone rogue. Fearing the worst, the regiment heads out into the wilderness to verify the gruesome claims.
Who’s in it. Ravenous stars Guy Pearce as Boyd, Robert Carlyle as Ives / Colqhoun, David Arquette as Cleaves and Jeremy Davies as Toffler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Ravenous has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M 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 Ravenous page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ravenous tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ravenous (1999)?
- In US, Ravenous 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 Ravenous worth watching?
- Ravenous holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, horror and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ravenous?
- Ravenous stars Guy Pearce, Robert Carlyle, David Arquette, Jeremy Davies and Jeffrey Jones.
- When was Ravenous released?
- Ravenous was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.