Movie

Venom

“The kidnap that became a murder, that became a siege, that became a death trap.”

★ 5.7(91)19811h 33m

Venom is streaming on Shudder Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling and YouTube. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Piers Haggard
Release date: 1981-11-28
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Morison Film Group

Venom — trailer

About Venom

Venom is a 1981 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Piers Haggard, starring Klaus Kinski, Oliver Reed and Nicol Williamson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 91 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Venom in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

International terrorists attempt to kidnap a wealthy couple's child. Their plan comes unstuck, however, when a deadly Black Mamba, sent by mistake instead of a harmless snake, escapes and terrorizes both them and their hostages.

Cast

Klaus Kinski

Jacques Müller (Jacmel)

Oliver Reed

Dave Averconnelly

Nicol Williamson

Cmdr. William Bulloch

Sarah Miles

Dr. Marion Stowe

Sterling Hayden

Howard Anderson

Cornelia Sharpe

Ruth Hopkins

Lance Holcomb

Philip Hopkins

Susan George

Louise Andrews

Michael Gough

David Ball

Mike Gwilym

Det. Constable Dan Spencer

Edward Hardwicke

Lord Dunning

John Forbes-Robertson

Sgt. Nash

Themes & keywords

london, englandsnaketerrorismattempted robbery

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Venom in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Venom on Shudder Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling and YouTube.

Is Venom on Netflix?+

Venom is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Shudder Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel.

How long is Venom?+

Venom has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Venom?+

Venom stars Klaus Kinski, Oliver Reed, Nicol Williamson, Sarah Miles and Sterling Hayden.

When did Venom come out?+

Venom is a 1981 movie directed by Piers Haggard.

What genre is Venom?+

Venom is Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed Venom?+

Venom was directed by Piers Haggard.