Prophecy (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1980, Prophecy is a horror and science fiction film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 102 minutes. “She lives. Don't move. Don't breathe. There's nowhere to run. She will find you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a dispute occurs between a logging operation and a nearby Native American tribe, Dr. Robert Verne and his wife, Maggie, are sent in to mediate. Chief John Hawks insists the loggers are poisoning the water supply, and, though company man Isley denies it, the Vernes can't ignore the strangely mutated wildlife roaming the woods. Robert captures a bear cub for testing and soon finds himself the target of an angry mutant grizzly.
Who’s in it. Prophecy stars Talia Shire as Maggie Verne, Robert Foxworth as Dr. Robert Verne, Armand Assante as John Hawks and Richard Dysart as Trevor Isley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Prophecy has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $54M 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 Prophecy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prophecy tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prophecy (1980)?
- In US, Prophecy 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 Prophecy worth watching?
- Prophecy holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prophecy?
- Prophecy stars Talia Shire, Robert Foxworth, Armand Assante, Richard Dysart and Victoria Racimo.
- When was Prophecy released?
- Prophecy was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.