It's Alive (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1974, It's Alive is a horror and science fiction film directed by Larry Cohen, running about 91 minutes. “There's only one thing wrong with the Davis baby...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lenore Davis and her husband Frank are about to have their second child. As she gives birth, the newborn baby vanishes and leaves behind five dead bodies. It's up to the police and Frank to figure out where their mutated child has gone.
Who’s in it. It's Alive stars John P. Ryan as Frank Davis, Sharon Farrell as Lenore Davis, Andrew Duggan as The Professor and Guy Stockwell as Bob Clayton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, It's Alive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 It's Alive page.
If you liked it. Fans of It's Alive tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It's Alive (1974)?
- In US, It's Alive is available to 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 It's Alive worth watching?
- It's Alive holds an audience score of 5.9 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 It's Alive?
- It's Alive stars John P. Ryan, Sharon Farrell, Andrew Duggan, Guy Stockwell and Michael Ansara.
- When was It's Alive released?
- It's Alive was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.