Swamp Thing (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1982, Swamp Thing is a horror and science fiction film directed by Wes Craven, running about 91 minutes. “Science transformed him into a monster. Love changed him even more!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Alec Holland, hidden away in the depths of a murky swamp, is trying to create a new species - a combination of animal and plant capable of adapting and thriving in the harshest conditions. Unfortunately he becomes subject of his own creation and is transformed. Arcane, desperate for the formula, attempts to capture the Swamp Thing. An explosive chase ensues that ultimately ends with a confrontation between Holland and a changed Arcane...
Who’s in it. Swamp Thing stars Louis Jourdan as Dr. Anton Arcane, Adrienne Barbeau as Alice Cable, Ray Wise as Doctor Alec Holland and David Hess as Ferret, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Swamp Thing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 Swamp Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swamp Thing tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swamp Thing (1982)?
- In US, Swamp Thing is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ 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 Swamp Thing worth watching?
- Swamp Thing holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swamp Thing?
- Swamp Thing stars Louis Jourdan, Adrienne Barbeau, Ray Wise, David Hess and Nicholas Worth.
- When was Swamp Thing released?
- Swamp Thing was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.