Anaconda (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1997, Anaconda is a thriller, adventure and horror film directed by Luis Llosa, running about 89 minutes. “When you can't breathe, you can't scream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A "National Geographic" film crew is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who takes them along on his quest to capture the world's largest - and deadliest - snake.
Who’s in it. Anaconda stars Jennifer Lopez as Terri Flores, Ice Cube as Danny Rich, Jon Voight as Paul Serone and Eric Stoltz as Dr. Steven Cale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Anaconda has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $136.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV 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 Anaconda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anaconda tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anaconda (1997)?
- In US, Anaconda is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, 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 Anaconda worth watching?
- Anaconda holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Anaconda?
- Anaconda stars Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Jon Voight, Eric Stoltz and Owen Wilson.
- When was Anaconda released?
- Anaconda was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.