Uncle Sam (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1996, Uncle Sam is a comedy and horror film directed by William Lustig, running about 89 minutes. “I want you... dead!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The corpse of a patriotic veteran comes back to life on July 4th and goes on a killing spree in his hometown, targeting anyone who offends his ultra-patriotic views.
Who’s in it. Uncle Sam stars William Smith as Major, David 'Shark' Fralick as Sam Harper, Christopher Ogden as Jody Baker and Leslie Neale as Sally Baker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Uncle Sam has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV 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 Uncle Sam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uncle Sam tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uncle Sam (1996)?
- In US, Uncle Sam is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel, 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 Uncle Sam worth watching?
- Uncle Sam holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Uncle Sam?
- Uncle Sam stars William Smith, David 'Shark' Fralick, Christopher Ogden, Leslie Neale and Bo Hopkins.
- When was Uncle Sam released?
- Uncle Sam was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.