The Oracle (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1985, The Oracle is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Roberta Findlay, running about 94 minutes. “A Power That Is Ancient.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A murder victim reaches out from beyond the grave in an attempt to possess the body of a young woman who has moved into his old apartment.
Who’s in it. The Oracle stars Caroline Capers Powers as Jennifer, Roger Neill as Ray, Pam La Testa as Farkas and Victoria Dryden as Dorothy Graham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Oracle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder and Shudder Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Oracle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Oracle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Oracle (1985)?
- In US, The Oracle is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Oracle worth watching?
- The Oracle holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Oracle?
- The Oracle stars Caroline Capers Powers, Roger Neill, Pam La Testa, Victoria Dryden and Chris Maria De Koron.
- When was The Oracle released?
- The Oracle was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.