Movie

Link

“Man is no longer in control!”

★ 6.2(135)19861h 43m

Link is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Sky Store and Google Play Movies in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch Link

🇮🇪 Ireland

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Good to know

Director: Richard Franklin
Release date: 1986-03-05
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Box office: $1,720,450
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment

Link — trailer

About Link

Link is a 1986 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Richard Franklin, starring Elisabeth Shue, Terence Stamp and Steven Finch. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 135 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Link in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Young graduate student Jane Chase becomes the new assistant to an eccentric zoology professor at the remote home he shares with two brilliant chimpanzees and an elderly orangutan butler named Link. But when one of the chimps is found dead and the professor mysteriously disappears, Link becomes dangerously aggressive towards Jane. Now, the time for “monkey business” is over and the true terror is about to begin.

Cast

Elisabeth Shue

Jane Chase

Terence Stamp

Dr Steven Phillip

Steven Finch

David

Richard Garnett

Dennis

David O'Hara

Tom

Kevin Lloyd

Bailey

Joe Belcher

Taxi Driver

Geoffrey Beevers

Mr. Miller

Caroline John

Mrs. Miller

Daisy Ashford

Becky

Linus Roache

Student (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

scotlandassistantchimpanzeeexplosionorangutandoberman

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Link in Ireland?+

In Ireland, Link is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Sky Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Link on Netflix?+

Link is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Link?+

Link has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in Link?+

Link stars Elisabeth Shue, Terence Stamp, Steven Finch, Richard Garnett and David O'Hara.

When did Link come out?+

Link is a 1986 movie directed by Richard Franklin.

What genre is Link?+

Link is Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed Link?+

Link was directed by Richard Franklin.