Movie

The Blob

“Terror has no shape.”

★ 6.8(1,044)19881h 35m

The Blob 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 12 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Chuck Russell
Release date: 1988-08-05
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Box office: $8,247,943
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: TriStar Pictures

The Blob — trailer

About The Blob

The Blob is a 1988 movie in the Horror, Science Fiction and Action genres, directed by Chuck Russell, starring Kevin Dillon, Shawnee Smith and Donovan Leitch. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 1,044 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Blob in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.

Cast

Kevin Dillon

Brian Flagg

Shawnee Smith

Meg Penny

Donovan Leitch

Paul Taylor

Jeffrey DeMunn

Sheriff Herb Geller

Candy Clark

Fran Hewitt

Joe Seneca

Dr. Meddows

Del Close

Reverend Meeker

Paul McCrane

Deputy Bill Briggs

Sharon Spelman

Mrs. Penny

Beau Billingslea

Moss Woolsey

Art LaFleur

Pharmacist / Mr. Penny

Ricky Paull Goldin

Scott Jeskey

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Blob in United States?+

In United States, The Blob 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 The Blob on Netflix?+

The Blob is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Blob?+

The Blob has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Blob?+

The Blob stars Kevin Dillon, Shawnee Smith, Donovan Leitch, Jeffrey DeMunn and Candy Clark.

When did The Blob come out?+

The Blob is a 1988 movie directed by Chuck Russell.

What genre is The Blob?+

The Blob is Horror, Science Fiction and Action film.

Who directed The Blob?+

The Blob was directed by Chuck Russell.