The Census Taker (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1984, The Census Taker is a comedy and crime film directed by Bruce R. Cook, running about 95 minutes. “Four lovers with everything to hide. One stranger with nothing to lose.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When George and Martha let Harvey, an annoying census taker, into their home, they find themselves under a barrage of increasingly abusive questions. Furious at his intrusiveness, and at their wit's end, they kill the census taker and with the help of their friends Pete and Eva, must hide the body from a determined investigator.
Who’s in it. The Census Taker stars Greg Mullavey as George, Meredith MacRae as Martha, Garrett Morris as Harvey and Timothy Bottoms as Pete, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Census Taker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Census Taker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Census Taker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Census Taker (1984)?
- In US, The Census Taker is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Census Taker worth watching?
- The Census Taker holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Census Taker?
- The Census Taker stars Greg Mullavey, Meredith MacRae, Garrett Morris, Timothy Bottoms and Jennifer Finch.
- When was The Census Taker released?
- The Census Taker was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.