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Psycho

1998Movie1 h 44 minR

HorrorMystery
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Letterboxd2.4/5Metacritic473.8Rotten Tomatoes40%28%
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Letterboxd2.4/5Metacritic473.8Rotten Tomatoes40%28%

Summary

A young female embezzler arrives at the Bates Motel, which has terrible secrets of its own.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Gus Van Sant
Written by
Robert Bloch, Joseph Stefano
Produced by
Gus Van Sant, Brian Grazer
Music by
Bernard Herrmann

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 4, 1998 · 1 h 44 min · R

Released
December 4, 1998
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$37 million
Available in
93 countries

Tropes

Hotter and Sexier, Foot Focus, Fan Disservice +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Psycho?"

Questions about Psycho

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Psycho?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Psycho from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 36 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Psycho worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 4.6, Letterboxd 2.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 47).

Will Psycho scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Psycho?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.