Videodrome (1983)
English body horror film directed by David Cronenberg
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m 89 min
- Released
- 4 February 1983
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Videodrome has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 4 February 1983. It is directed by David Cronenberg and stars James Woods, Sonja Smits and Debbie Harry.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- David Cronenberg
- Cast
- James Woods, Sonja Smits, Debbie Harry, Leslie Carlson, Peter Dvorský, Jack Creley, Jayne Eastwood
- Cinematography
- Mark Irwin
- Editing
- Ronald Sanders
- Music
- Howard Shore
- Written by
- David Cronenberg
- Produced by
- Pierre David, Claude Héroux
- Production
- Telefilm Canada
- Distribution
- Universal Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $2.12 million
- Set in
- Toronto
- Filmed in
- Toronto
- Country
- Canada, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 4 February 1983
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Videodrome?
Videodrome has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes, or 89 min.
When did Videodrome release?
Videodrome released on 4 February 1983.
Who directed Videodrome?
Videodrome is directed by David Cronenberg.
Who is in the cast of Videodrome?
The cast of Videodrome includes James Woods, Sonja Smits, Debbie Harry, Leslie Carlson, Peter Dvorský and Jack Creley.
Where can I watch Videodrome online?
Videodrome streams on Netflix.
How much did Videodrome earn at the box office?
Videodrome grossed $2.12 million on a budget of $6 million.
What is Videodrome rated in the US?
Videodrome is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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