American Gothic (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1987, American Gothic is a horror film directed by John Hough, running about 90 minutes. “The family that slays together stays together.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When six friends fly off on a weekend getaway and are suddenly plagued by engine trouble, they're forced to land on a remote island. Looking for shelter, they're grateful to encounter Ma and Pa and their children - an eccentric family living in the island's backwoods. But what begins as simple hospitality turns into a terrifying race for survival as the friends start disappearing one by one ... and turning up dead.
Who’s in it. American Gothic stars Rod Steiger as Pa, Yvonne De Carlo as Ma, Michael J. Pollard as Woody and Fiona Hutchison as Lynn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, American Gothic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Gothic page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Gothic tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Gothic (1987)?
- In US, American Gothic is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Gothic worth watching?
- American Gothic holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Gothic?
- American Gothic stars Rod Steiger, Yvonne De Carlo, Michael J. Pollard, Fiona Hutchison and Stephen Shellen.
- When was American Gothic released?
- American Gothic was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.