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Where to watch Videodrome (1983) tonight

Videodrome (1983) runs 1 h 28 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.3 from 2,627 TMDB members. As the president of a trashy TV channel, Max Renn is desperate for new programming to attract viewers. When he happens upon "Videodrome," a TV show dedicated to gratuitous torture and punishment, Max sees a potential hit and broadcasts the show on his channel. However, after his girlfriend auditions for the show and never returns, Max investigates the truth behind Videodrome and discovers that the graphic violence…

Runtime
1 h 28 min — ends 9:28 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
Released
February 4, 1983
TMDB rating
7.3 / 10 from 2,627 votes
Director
David Cronenberg
Starring
James Woods, Debbie Harry, Sonja Smits, Peter Dvorsky
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Horror and Science Fiction hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Videodrome?
Videodrome is 1 h 28 min long (88 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:28 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Videodrome rated?
Videodrome is rated R in the US.
Is Videodrome a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Horror and Science Fiction hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Videodrome?
As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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