In the Mouth of Madness (1995)
Kernel Score: 81% · 1,853 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Horror, Mystery
Released: 1995-02-03
Runtime: 95 minutes
Where to watch In the Mouth of Madness
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An insurance investigator visits a small town while looking into the strange disappearance of a popular horror novelist. He soon finds that the impact of the author’s books is far more than inspirational.
In the Mouth of Madness parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that In the Mouth of Madness is an R-rated horror film with intense scares, insanity themes, and disturbing imagery.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Disturbing horror imagery and psychological terror fill this R-rated Lovecraftian film.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Sam Neill as John Trent
- Julie Carmen as Linda Styles
- Jürgen Prochnow as Sutter Cane
- David Warner as Dr. Wrenn
- John Glover as Saperstein
- Bernie Casey as Robinson
- Peter Jason as Mr. Paul
- Charlton Heston as Jackson Harglow
- Frances Bay as Mrs. Pickman
- Wilhelm von Homburg as Simon
In the Mouth of Madness FAQ
Is In the Mouth of Madness good?
In the Mouth of Madness has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,853 audience ratings.
Where can I watch In the Mouth of Madness?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is In the Mouth of Madness OK for kids?
In the Mouth of Madness is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that In the Mouth of Madness is an R-rated horror film with intense scares, insanity themes, and disturbing imagery.
What movies are like In the Mouth of Madness?
If you liked In the Mouth of Madness, try Weapons, Sleepy Hollow, The Witch and Hokum.