Movie

Videodrome

“First it controls your mind. Then it destroys your body.”

★ 7.2(2,477)19831h 28m

Videodrome is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

Where to watch Videodrome

🇨🇦 Canada

Good to know

Director: David Cronenberg
Release date: 1983-02-04
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Box office: $2,120,439
Budget: $5,952,000
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Filmplan International

Videodrome — trailer

About Videodrome

Videodrome is a 1983 movie in the Horror, Science Fiction and Mystery genres, directed by David Cronenberg, starring James Woods, Debbie Harry and Sonja Smits. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 2,477 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Videodrome in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

As the president of a trashy TV channel, Max Renn is desperate for new programming to attract viewers. When he happens upon "Videodrome," a TV show dedicated to gratuitous torture and punishment, Max sees a potential hit and broadcasts the show on his channel. However, after his girlfriend auditions for the show and never returns, Max investigates the truth behind Videodrome and discovers that the graphic violence may not be as fake as he thought.

Cast

James Woods

Max Renn

Debbie Harry

Nicki Brand

Sonja Smits

Bianca O'Blivion

Peter Dvorsky

Harlan

Leslie Carlson

Barry Convex

Jack Creley

Brian O'Blivion

Lynne Gorman

Masha

Julie Khaner

Bridey

Reiner Schwarz

Moses

David Bolt

Raphael

Lally Cadeau

Rena King

Henry Gomez

Brolley

Themes & keywords

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