Wise Blood (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1979, Wise Blood is a comedy and drama film directed by John Huston, running about 106 minutes. “An American Masterpiece!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Southerner--young, poor, ambitious but uneducated--determines to become something in the world. He decides that the best way to do that is to become a preacher and start up his own church.
Who’s in it. Wise Blood stars Brad Dourif as Hazel Motes, Dan Shor as Enoch Emory, Amy Wright as Sabbath Lily and Harry Dean Stanton as Asa Hawks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Wise Blood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wise Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wise Blood tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wise Blood (1979)?
- In US, Wise Blood is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wise Blood worth watching?
- Wise Blood holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wise Blood?
- Wise Blood stars Brad Dourif, Dan Shor, Amy Wright, Harry Dean Stanton and Mary Nell Santacroce.
- When was Wise Blood released?
- Wise Blood was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.