Wicked (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1998, Wicked is a thriller film directed by Michael Steinberg, running about 88 minutes. “Evil never looked so good.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cul-de-sac in an oppressive suburb becomes a literal dead end for wife and mother Karen Christianson when she is brutally murdered in her own home. In the wake of the event, Karen's teenage daughter Ellie begins to exhibit bizarre behaviors as she slowly acquires her mother's demeanor and mannerisms. Meanwhile, Karen's husband Ben nurtures a less-than-innocent interest in the family's sultry live-in nanny, Lena.
Who’s in it. Wicked stars Julia Stiles as Ellie Christianson, William R. Moses as Ben Christianson, Patrick Muldoon as Lawson Smith and Vanessa Zima as Inger Christianson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Wicked has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wicked page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wicked tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wicked (1998)?
- In US, Wicked is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wicked worth watching?
- Wicked holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wicked?
- Wicked stars Julia Stiles, William R. Moses, Patrick Muldoon, Vanessa Zima and Louise Myrback.
- When was Wicked released?
- Wicked was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.