The Crazies (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1973, The Crazies is an action, thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by George A. Romero, running about 103 minutes. “Why are the good people dying?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Citizens of a small town are infected by a biological weapon that causes its victims to become violently insane. As uninfected citizens struggle to survive, the military readies its own response.
Who’s in it. The Crazies stars Lane Carroll as Judy, Will MacMillan as David, Harold Wayne Jones as Clank and Lynn Lowry as Kathy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Crazies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crazies page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crazies tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crazies (1973)?
- In US, The Crazies is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Crazies worth watching?
- The Crazies holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Crazies?
- The Crazies stars Lane Carroll, Will MacMillan, Harold Wayne Jones, Lynn Lowry and Lloyd Hollar.
- When was The Crazies released?
- The Crazies was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.