Videodrome (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1983, Videodrome is a horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by David Cronenberg, running about 88 minutes. “First it controls your mind. Then it destroys your body.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As the president of a trashy TV channel, Max Renn is desperate for new programming to attract viewers. When he happens upon "Videodrome," a TV show dedicated to gratuitous torture and punishment, Max sees a potential hit and broadcasts the show on his channel. However, after his girlfriend auditions for the show and never returns, Max investigates the truth behind Videodrome and discovers that the graphic violence may not be as fake as he thought.
Who’s in it. Videodrome stars James Woods as Max Renn, Sonja Smits as Bianca O'Blivion, Debbie Harry as Nicki Brand and Peter Dvorsky as Harlan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Videodrome has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.1M 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 Videodrome page.
If you liked it. Fans of Videodrome tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Videodrome (1983)?
- In US, Videodrome 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 Videodrome worth watching?
- Videodrome holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Videodrome?
- Videodrome stars James Woods, Sonja Smits, Debbie Harry, Peter Dvorsky and Leslie Carlson.
- When was Videodrome released?
- Videodrome was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.