The Raven (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1963, The Raven is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Roger Corman, running about 86 minutes. “Wits and wizardry run a-fowl!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A magician who has been turned into a raven turns to a former sorcerer for help.
Who’s in it. The Raven stars Vincent Price as Dr. Erasmus Craven, Peter Lorre as Dr. Adolphus Bedlo, Boris Karloff as Dr. Scarabus and Hazel Court as Lenore Craven, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Raven has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV 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 Raven page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Raven tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Raven (1963)?
- In US, The Raven is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Raven worth watching?
- The Raven holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Raven?
- The Raven stars Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff, Hazel Court and Olive Sturgess.
- When was The Raven released?
- The Raven was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.