Movie

Eraserhead

“Where your nightmares end...”

★ 7.3(2,741)19771h 29m

Eraserhead is streaming on Criterion Channel and Starz Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch Eraserhead

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: David Lynch
Release date: 1977-09-28
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Box office: $7,000,000
Budget: $100,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: AFI

Eraserhead — trailer

About Eraserhead

Eraserhead is a 1977 movie in the Horror and Science Fiction genres, directed by David Lynch, starring Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart and Allen Joseph. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 2,741 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Eraserhead in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

First-time father Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child.

Cast

Jack Nance

Henry Spencer

Charlotte Stewart

Mary X

Allen Joseph

Mr. X

Jeanne Bates

Mrs. X

Judith Roberts

Beautiful Girl Across the Hall

Laurel Near

Lady in the Radiator

Jack Fisk

Man in the Planet

Jean Lange

Grandmother

Thomas Coulson

The Boy

John Monez

Bum

Darwin Joston

Paul

T. Max Graham

The Boss

Themes & keywords

babynightmaremutantclaustrophobiaparents-in-lawpencilsurrealismblack and whitetortureparallel worlddisturbedbody horrorambiguousgloomy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Eraserhead in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Eraserhead on Criterion Channel and Starz Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Eraserhead on Netflix?+

Eraserhead is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Starz Amazon Channel.

How long is Eraserhead?+

Eraserhead has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in Eraserhead?+

Eraserhead stars Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart, Allen Joseph, Jeanne Bates and Judith Roberts.

When did Eraserhead come out?+

Eraserhead is a 1977 movie directed by David Lynch.

What genre is Eraserhead?+

Eraserhead is Horror and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Eraserhead?+

Eraserhead was directed by David Lynch.