THX 1138 (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1971, THX 1138 is an action, drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by George Lucas, running about 86 minutes. “Visit the future where love is the ultimate crime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. People in the future live in a totalitarian society. A technician named THX 1138 lives a mundane life between work and taking a controlled consumption of drugs that the government uses to make puppets out of people. As THX is without drugs for the first time he has feelings for a woman and they start a secret relationship.
Who’s in it. THX 1138 stars Robert Duvall as THX, Donald Pleasence as SEN, Don Pedro Colley as SRT and Maggie McOmie as LUH, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, THX 1138 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.4M 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 THX 1138 page.
If you liked it. Fans of THX 1138 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch THX 1138 (1971)?
- In US, THX 1138 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 THX 1138 worth watching?
- THX 1138 holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in THX 1138?
- THX 1138 stars Robert Duvall, Donald Pleasence, Don Pedro Colley, Maggie McOmie and Ian Wolfe.
- When was THX 1138 released?
- THX 1138 was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.