Movie

Bug

“Out of the worst nightmare!”

★ 5.3(99)19751h 39m

Bug is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Bug

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Good to know

Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Release date: 1975-06-06
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: William Castle Productions

Bug — trailer

About Bug

Bug is a 1975 movie in the Science Fiction, Horror and Mystery genres, directed by Jeannot Szwarc, starring Bradford Dillman, Joanna Miles and Richard Gilliland. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 99 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bug in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An earthquake releases a strain of mutant cockroaches with the ability to start fires, which proceed to cause destructive chaos in a small town. The studies carried out by scientist James Parmiter, however, reveal an intent with much more far-reaching consequences.

Cast

Bradford Dillman

Prof. James Parmiter

Joanna Miles

Carrie Parmiter

Richard Gilliland

Gerald Metbaum

Jamie Smith-Jackson

Norma Tacker

Alan Fudge

Prof. Mark Ross

Jesse Vint

Tom Tacker

James Greene

Rev. Kern

Patty McCormack

Sylvia Ross

Brendan Dillon

Charlie

Jim Poyner

Kenny Tacker

Frederic Downs

Henry Tacker

Sam Javis

Taxi Driver

Themes & keywords

firebased on novel or bookinsectmutationmutantanimal attackearthquakecockroachdisasterperson on firehouse firebiologist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Bug in United States?+

In United States, Bug is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Bug on Netflix?+

Bug is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Bug?+

Bug has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Bug?+

Bug stars Bradford Dillman, Joanna Miles, Richard Gilliland, Jamie Smith-Jackson and Alan Fudge.

When did Bug come out?+

Bug is a 1975 movie directed by Jeannot Szwarc.

What genre is Bug?+

Bug is Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed Bug?+

Bug was directed by Jeannot Szwarc.