Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
Kernel Score: 81% · 1,282 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Science Fiction, Horror
Released: 1978-12-20
Runtime: 116 minutes
Where to watch Invasion of the Body Snatchers
- Stream: Fubo, Philo, AMC+, AMC, MGM+
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- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The residents of San Francisco are becoming drone-like shadows of their former selves, and as the phenomenon spreads, two Department of Health workers uncover the horrifying truth.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a sci-fi horror film about an alien epidemic replacing humans with emotionless duplicates.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Suspenseful and disturbing scenes of alien infection and body duplication rather than graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Donald Sutherland as Matthew Bennell
- Brooke Adams as Elizabeth Driscoll
- Leonard Nimoy as Dr. David Kibner
- Jeff Goldblum as Jack Bellicec
- Veronica Cartwright as Nancy Bellicec
- Art Hindle as Dr. Geoffrey Howell
- Lelia Goldoni as Katherine Hendley
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- Tom Luddy as Ted Hendley
Invasion of the Body Snatchers FAQ
Is Invasion of the Body Snatchers good?
Invasion of the Body Snatchers has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,282 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Invasion of the Body Snatchers?
In the US you can stream Invasion of the Body Snatchers on Fubo, Philo, AMC+, AMC and MGM+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free and Plex and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Invasion of the Body Snatchers OK for kids?
Invasion of the Body Snatchers is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a sci-fi horror film about an alien epidemic replacing humans with emotionless duplicates.
What movies are like Invasion of the Body Snatchers?
If you liked Invasion of the Body Snatchers, try The Thing, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, A Quiet Place Part II and Alien: Romulus.