Martin (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1976, Martin is a horror film directed by George A. Romero, running about 95 minutes. “He could be the boy next door...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Martin, who believes himself to be a vampire, goes to live with his elderly and hostile cousin in a small Pennsylvania town where he tries to redeem his blood-craving urges.
Who’s in it. Martin stars John Amplas as Martin Mathias, Lincoln Maazel as Tada Cuda, Christine Forrest as Christina and Elyane Nadeau as Abbie Santini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Martin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Martin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Martin tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Martin (1976)?
- In GB, Martin is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Martin worth watching?
- Martin holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Martin?
- Martin stars John Amplas, Lincoln Maazel, Christine Forrest, Elyane Nadeau and Tom Savini.
- When was Martin released?
- Martin was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.