The Mutations (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1974, The Mutations is a horror and science fiction film directed by Jack Cardiff, running about 92 minutes. “It's not nice to fool with Mother Nature... it can be HORRIFYING!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mad scientist (Donald Pleasence) crosses plants with people, and the results wind up in a sideshow.
Who’s in it. The Mutations stars Donald Pleasence as Professor Nolter, Tom Baker as Lynch, Brad Harris as Brian Redford and Julie Ege as Hedi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Mutations has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Shudder 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 Mutations page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mutations tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mutations (1974)?
- In US, The Mutations is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, 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 Mutations worth watching?
- The Mutations holds an audience score of 5.1 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 The Mutations?
- The Mutations stars Donald Pleasence, Tom Baker, Brad Harris, Julie Ege and Michael Dunn.
- When was The Mutations released?
- The Mutations was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.