Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1978, English. Directed by Philip Kaufman.
The seed is planted... terror grows.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Philip KaufmanDirector
- Donald SutherlandMatthew Bennell
- Brooke AdamsElizabeth Driscoll
- Leonard NimoyDr. David Kibner
- Jeff GoldblumJack Bellicec
- Veronica CartwrightNancy Bellicec
- Art HindleDr. Geoffrey Howell
- Lelia GoldoniKatherine Hendley
- Kevin McCarthyRunning Man (Cameo)
- Don SiegelTaxi Driver
- Tom LuddyTed Hendley
- Stan RitchieStan
- David FisherMr. Gianni
Details
- Released
- 20 December 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- W.D. Richter
- Budget
- $3.5M
- Box office
- $25M
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What Invasion of the Body Snatchers is based on
Invasion of the Body Snatchers is based on The Body Snatchers, a 1955 novel by Jack Finney, published by Dell Publishing.
Novel · 1955
The Body Snatchers
By Jack Finney
Published by Dell Publishing
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers: quick answers
Is Invasion of the Body Snatchers worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 1,432 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Invasion of the Body Snatchers?
Invasion of the Body Snatchers runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Invasion of the Body Snatchers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Invasion of the Body Snatchers is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Invasion of the Body Snatchers on?
Invasion of the Body Snatchers is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Invasion of the Body Snatchers?
If you liked Invasion of the Body Snatchers, try Body Snatchers, The Deadly Spawn, The Invasion.
Who directed Invasion of the Body Snatchers?
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) was directed by Philip Kaufman and stars Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Leonard Nimoy.
What is Invasion of the Body Snatchers based on?
Invasion of the Body Snatchers is based on The Body Snatchers, a 1955 novel by Jack Finney, published by Dell Publishing.