Conspiracy Theory (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1997, Conspiracy Theory is an action, thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Richard Donner, running about 135 minutes. “What if your most paranoid nightmares had just come true?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.
Who’s in it. Conspiracy Theory stars Mel Gibson as Jerry Fletcher, Julia Roberts as Alice Sutton, Patrick Stewart as Dr. Jonas and Cylk Cozart as Agent Lowry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Conspiracy Theory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $137M 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 Conspiracy Theory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Conspiracy Theory tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Conspiracy Theory (1997)?
- In US, Conspiracy Theory 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 Conspiracy Theory worth watching?
- Conspiracy Theory holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Conspiracy Theory?
- Conspiracy Theory stars Mel Gibson, Julia Roberts, Patrick Stewart, Cylk Cozart and Steve Kahan.
- When was Conspiracy Theory released?
- Conspiracy Theory was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.