High Anxiety
1977, English. Directed by Mel Brooks.
Danger, intrigue, romance...and a touch of kinkiness!
A psychiatrist with intense acrophobia (fear of heights) goes to work for a mental institution run by doctors who appear to be crazier than their patients, and have secrets that they are willing to commit murder to keep.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 426 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch High Anxiety
High Anxiety is streaming on fuboTV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mel BrooksDirector
- Mel BrooksDr. Richard H. Thorndyke
- Madeline KahnVictoria Brisbane
- Cloris LeachmanNurse Charlotte Diesel
- Harvey KormanDr. Charles Montague
- Ron CareyBrophy
- Howard MorrisProfessor Lilloman
- Dick Van PattenDr. Philip Wentworth
- Jack RileyThe Desk Clerk
- Charlie CallasCocker Spaniel
- Ron ClarkZachary Cartwright III
- Rudy De Luca'Braces' - Killer
- Barry LevinsonDennis - Bellboy
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mel Brooks, Ron Clark, Rudy De Luca
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $31M
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High Anxiety: quick answers
Is High Anxiety worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 426 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is High Anxiety?
High Anxiety runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does High Anxiety have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for High Anxiety. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
High Anxiety parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
High Anxiety is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is High Anxiety on?
High Anxiety is streaming on fuboTV in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like High Anxiety?
If you liked High Anxiety, try Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee, Silent Movie, The Cheap Detective.
Who directed High Anxiety?
High Anxiety (1977) was directed by Mel Brooks and stars Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman.