Habitat (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1997, Habitat is a horror and science fiction film directed by René Daalder, running about 103 minutes. “It'll Grow On You!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In order to combat the damage caused by the depletion of the ozone layer, maverick biologist Hank Symes unleashes his most ambitious experiment to date: accelerated evolution. Unfortunately, this not only causes the authorities to take notice, but also creates a backlash from his new neighbors--leaving his son caught in the middle.
Who’s in it. Habitat stars Balthazar Getty as Andreas Symes, Tchéky Karyo as Hank Symes, Alice Krige as Clarissa Symes and Kenneth Welsh as Coach Marlowe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Habitat 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 Habitat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Habitat tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Habitat (1997)?
- In US, Habitat is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Habitat worth watching?
- Habitat holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Habitat?
- Habitat stars Balthazar Getty, Tchéky Karyo, Alice Krige, Kenneth Welsh and Laura Harris.
- When was Habitat released?
- Habitat was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.