Metamorphosis (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 4.4

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Released in 1990, Metamorphosis is a horror and science fiction film directed by George Eastman, running about 96 minutes. “Witness the Change!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A geneticists working on a drug to stop ageing tries it upon himself with horrendous consequences.

Who’s in it. Metamorphosis stars Gene LeBrock as Dr. Peter Houseman, Catherine Baranov as Sally Donnelly, Harry Cason as Dr. Mike Lester and Harry Cason as Dr. Mike Lester, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Metamorphosis has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Metamorphosis page.

If you liked it. Fans of Metamorphosis tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Metamorphosis (1990)?
In US, Metamorphosis is available to stream on YouTube TV, Shudder Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Metamorphosis worth watching?
Metamorphosis holds an audience score of 4.4 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 Metamorphosis?
Metamorphosis stars Gene LeBrock, Catherine Baranov, Harry Cason, Harry Cason and David Wicker.
When was Metamorphosis released?
Metamorphosis was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.