Trailer

Patrick

1978Movie1 h 53 minPG

47
MediocreGoodWatch score
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

A comatose hospital patient harasses and kills through his powers of telekinesis to claim his private nurse as his own.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

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Directed by
Richard Franklin
Music by
Brian May

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Facts

October 1, 1978 · 1 h 53 min · PG

Released
October 1, 1978
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Budget
$400,000
Available in
119 countries

Tropes

And I Must Scream, Attempted Rape, Big Damn Heroes +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Patrick?"

Questions about Patrick

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Patrick worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 36%). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (36).

Is Patrick okay for kids?

PGViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will Patrick scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Patrick?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.