The Omen (1976)
Kernel Score: 84% · 2,345 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1976-06-25
Runtime: 111 minutes
Is The Omen worth watching?
Worth watching. A diplomat realises the son he adopted might be the Antichrist. The 1976 horror classic builds dread slowly, has a famously unsettling score, and still delivers a few shocking moments.
Watch it if you
- like slow-burn supernatural horror
- enjoy 70s horror classics
- want a chilling, creepy-kid story
Skip it if you
- need fast-paced modern scares
- dislike religious horror themes
Best for: Late-night classic horror
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Omen
- Stream: Peacock, Philo, AMC
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his wife. Yet what he doesn’t know is that their new son is the son of the devil.
The Omen parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that The Omen is an R-rated horror classic involving a child revealed to be the Antichrist, with disturbing deaths and occult/religious horror themes.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Features gruesome deaths including a beheading and other shocking, graphic horror violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Omen
If you liked The Omen, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Exorcist (1973) — 88%: Landmark 70s religious horror about evil in a child.
- Rosemary's Baby (1968) — 88%: Slow-building horror about a sinister pregnancy and a paranoid fear.
- The Shining (1980) — 95%: Atmospheric horror built on dread.
- Psycho (1960) — 91%: Hitchcock classic that built the modern horror thriller.
- The Conjuring (2013) — 90%: Modern supernatural horror with a classic feel.
- I Saw the Devil (2010) — 88%: Brutal, intense thriller for viewers wanting something darker.
Director
Cast
- Gregory Peck as Robert Thorn
- Lee Remick as Katherine Thorn
- David Warner as Keith Jennings
- Billie Whitelaw as Mrs. Baylock
- Harvey Stephens as Damien Thorn
- Patrick Troughton as Father Brennan
- Martin Benson as Father Spiletto
- Robert Rietti as Monk
- Tommy Duggan as Priest
- John Stride as Psychiatrist
The Omen FAQ
Is The Omen worth watching?
Worth watching. A diplomat realises the son he adopted might be the Antichrist. The 1976 horror classic builds dread slowly, has a famously unsettling score, and still delivers a few shocking moments.
Where can I watch The Omen?
In the US you can stream The Omen on Peacock, Philo and AMC and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Omen OK for kids?
The Omen is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that The Omen is an R-rated horror classic involving a child revealed to be the Antichrist, with disturbing deaths and occult/religious horror themes.
What movies are like The Omen?
If you liked The Omen, try The Exorcist, Rosemary's Baby, The Shining and Psycho.