Maxie (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1973, Maxie is a comedy, thriller, drama and horror film directed by Paulmichel Mielche, running about 89 minutes. “...and the cannibals are waiting for you!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When deaf-mute Maxie (K.T. Baumann) goes to work at the local butcher shop, she senses strange things are afoot. When she discovers the beloved town butcher (Vic Tayback) is getting his choicest cuts from the local morgue, she finds herself tangled in a web of deception, betrayal and bloody murder. Featuring incredible suspense and a chilling twist, The Butchers is a lost cannibal classic in the tradition of Silence of the Lambs and Cannibal! The Musical.
Who’s in it. Maxie stars Vic Tayback as Smedke, Talia Shire as Sandy, K.T. Baumann as Maxie and Morgan Upton as Alex, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Maxie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maxie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maxie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maxie (1973)?
- In US, Maxie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Maxie worth watching?
- Maxie holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maxie?
- Maxie stars Vic Tayback, Talia Shire, K.T. Baumann, Morgan Upton and Ford Clay.