Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Seen it?1978 | 116 min | Science Fiction, Horror
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it and it made about 7 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved A Quiet Place Part II or The Thing, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The residents of San Francisco are becoming drone-like shadows of their former selves, and as the phenomenon spreads, two Department of Health workers uncover the horrifying truth.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$25 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 513K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Philip Kaufman
- Donald SutherlandMatthew Bennell
- Brooke AdamsElizabeth Driscoll
- Leonard NimoyDr. David Kibner
- Jeff GoldblumJack Bellicec
- Veronica CartwrightNancy Bellicec
- Art HindleDr. Geoffrey Howell
- Lelia GoldoniKatherine Hendley
- Kevin McCarthyRunning Man (Cameo)
- Don SiegelTaxi Driver
- Tom LuddyTed Hendley