Fear (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1996, Fear is a thriller film directed by James Foley, running about 97 minutes. “Together forever. Or else.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nicole Walker always dreamed of being swept away by someone special — someone strong, sexy and sensitive who would care for her more than anything else in the world. David is all that and more: a modern-day knight who charms and seduces her, body and soul. But her perfect boyfriend is not all he seems to be. His sweet facade masks a savage, dark side that will soon transform Nicole's dream into a nightmare.
Who’s in it. Fear stars Mark Wahlberg as David McCall, Reese Witherspoon as Nicole Walker, William Petersen as Steve Walker and Alyssa Milano as Margo Masse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Fear 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 Fear page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fear tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fear (1996)?
- In US, Fear 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 Fear worth watching?
- Fear holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fear?
- Fear stars Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, William Petersen, Alyssa Milano and Amy Brenneman.
- When was Fear released?
- Fear was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.