Repulsion (1965)
Kernel Score: 85% · 1,080 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Horror
Released: 1965-06-01
Runtime: 105 minutes
Where to watch Repulsion
- Stream: Fubo, Brew, Midnight Pulp
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Beautiful young manicurist Carole suffers from androphobia (the pathological fear of interaction with men). When her sister and roommate, Helen, leaves their London flat to go on an Italian holiday with her married boyfriend, Carole withdraws into her apartment. She begins to experience frightful hallucinations, her fear gradually mutating into madness.
Repulsion parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Repulsion is a 1965 psychological horror-thriller about a woman's mental breakdown, featuring disturbing hallucinations and violence.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes psychological horror imagery, hallucinated violence, and disturbing scenes tied to the protagonist's psychosis.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Catherine Deneuve as Carol Ledoux
- Ian Hendry as Michael
- John Fraser as Colin
- Yvonne Furneaux as Hélène Ledoux
- Patrick Wymark as le propriétaire
- Renée Houston as Mme Balch
- Valerie Taylor as Mme Denise
- James Villiers as John
- Helen Fraser as Brigitte
- Monica Merlin as Mme Rendesham
Repulsion FAQ
Is Repulsion good?
Repulsion has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,080 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Repulsion?
In the US you can stream Repulsion on Fubo, Brew and Midnight Pulp, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Fawesome, Cineverse and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Repulsion OK for kids?
Repulsion is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Repulsion is a 1965 psychological horror-thriller about a woman's mental breakdown, featuring disturbing hallucinations and violence.
What movies are like Repulsion?
If you liked Repulsion, try The Tenant, Jacob's Ladder, Black Swan and Cure.