High Anxiety
Seen it?1977 | 94 min | Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Super 8 or The Trouble with Harry, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
A psychiatrist with intense acrophobia (fear of heights) goes to work for a mental institution run by doctors who appear to be crazier than their patients, and have secrets that they are willing to commit murder to keep.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$31 million worldwide on a $4 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 111K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mel Brooks
- Mel BrooksDr. Richard H. Thorndyke
- Madeline KahnVictoria Brisbane
- Cloris LeachmanNurse Charlotte Diesel
- Harvey KormanDr. Charles Montague
- Ron CareyBrophy
- Howard MorrisProfessor Lilloman
- Dick Van PattenDr. Philip Wentworth
- Jack RileyThe Desk Clerk
- Charlie CallasCocker Spaniel
- Ron ClarkZachary Cartwright III