Chicken (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1996, Chicken is a comedy film directed by Grant Lahood, running about 90 minutes. “Sometimes the final curtain call... is the biggest break of all” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the premise that his albums will sell better if he is dead, an aging pop-singer fakes his own death. True enough, the money rolls in, but no one can get their hands on it because of the seven year waiting period before a missing person can be declared legally dead. However, a crazed animal rights terrorist, who knows he isn't dead, is trying to kill him, because of the singer's advertisements for fried chicken restaurants. Eventually, it turns out that the singer's manager is paying the terrorist to kill him.
Who’s in it. Chicken stars Bryan Marshall as Dwight Serrento, Martyn Sanderson as Bryce Tilfer, Ellie Smith as Colette Milham and Cliff Curtis as Zeke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Chicken has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chicken page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chicken tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chicken (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chicken change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chicken worth watching?
- Chicken holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chicken?
- Chicken stars Bryan Marshall, Martyn Sanderson, Ellie Smith, Cliff Curtis and Jed Brophy.
- When was Chicken released?
- Chicken was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.