Gargoyles (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1972, Gargoyles is a fantasy, horror and tv movie film directed by Bill L. Norton, running about 74 minutes. “Watch Out! The Gargoyles Are Here” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After receiving word about a mysterious carcass/skeleton unearthed in the Arizona desert, a father and his daughter decide to remove it from the burial grounds for further study. Once they do so, they, as well as the town, are besieged by a colony of gargoyles living in some nearby caverns.
Who’s in it. Gargoyles stars Cornel Wilde as Dr. Mercer Boley, Jennifer Salt as Diana Boley, Grayson Hall as Mrs. Parks and Bernie Casey as The Gargoyle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Gargoyles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, FlixFling and Cultpix and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gargoyles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gargoyles tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gargoyles (1972)?
- In US, Gargoyles is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gargoyles worth watching?
- Gargoyles holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gargoyles?
- Gargoyles stars Cornel Wilde, Jennifer Salt, Grayson Hall, Bernie Casey and Scott Glenn.
- When was Gargoyles released?
- Gargoyles was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.