Bats (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1999, Bats is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Louis Morneau, running about 91 minutes. “Where do you hide when the dark is alive?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Genetically mutated bats escape and it's up to a bat expert and the local sheriff to stop them.
Who’s in it. Bats stars Lou Diamond Phillips as Sheriff Emmett Kimsey, Dina Meyer as Dr. Sheila Casper, Bob Gunton as Dr. Alexander McCabe and Leon as Jimmy Sands, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Bats has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $10.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Bats page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bats tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bats (1999)?
- In US, Bats is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Bats worth watching?
- Bats holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bats?
- Bats stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Dina Meyer, Bob Gunton, Leon and Carlos Jacott.
- When was Bats released?
- Bats was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.