Pet Sematary (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1989, Pet Sematary is a drama and horror film directed by Mary Lambert, running about 103 minutes. “Sometimes dead is better.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Louis Creed's family moves into the country house of their dreams and discover a pet cemetery at the back of their property. The cursed burial ground deep in the woods brings the dead back to life -- with "minor" problems. At first, only the family's cat makes the return trip, but an accident forces a heartbroken father to contemplate the unthinkable.
Who’s in it. Pet Sematary stars Dale Midkiff as Louis Creed, Fred Gwynne as Jud Crandall, Denise Crosby as Rachel Creed and Brad Greenquist as Victor Pascow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Pet Sematary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $57.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo 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 Pet Sematary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pet Sematary tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pet Sematary (1989)?
- In US, Pet Sematary is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Pet Sematary worth watching?
- Pet Sematary holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pet Sematary?
- Pet Sematary stars Dale Midkiff, Fred Gwynne, Denise Crosby, Brad Greenquist and Michael Lombard.
- When was Pet Sematary released?
- Pet Sematary was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.