The Satan Bug
1965, English. Directed by John Sturges.
The price for uncovering the secret of the satan bug comes high - YOUR LIFE!
A US government germ warfare lab has had an accident. The first theory is that one of the germs has been released and killed several scientists. The big fear is that a more virulent strain, named The Satan Bug because all life can be killed off by it should it escape, may have been stolen.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Satan Bug is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- John SturgesDirector
- George MaharisLee Barrett
- Richard BasehartDr. Gregor Hoffman
- Anne FrancisAnn Williams
- Dana AndrewsGen. Williams
- John LarkinDr. Leonard Michaelson
- Richard BullEric Cavanaugh
- Frank SuttonHenchman Donald
- Ed AsnerHenchman Veretti
- Simon OaklandTasserly
- John AndersonAgent Reagan
- John ClarkeGuard Lt. Raskin
- Hari RhodesGuard Lt. Johnson
Details
- Released
- 26 March 1965
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edward Anhalt, James Clavell
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News & fan talk
What The Satan Bug is based on
The Satan Bug is based on The Satan Bug, a 1962 novel by Alistair MacLean.
Novel · 1962
The Satan Bug
By Alistair MacLean
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The Satan Bug: quick answers
Is The Satan Bug worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Satan Bug?
The Satan Bug runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Satan Bug have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Satan Bug. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Satan Bug parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Satan Bug is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Satan Bug on?
The Satan Bug is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Satan Bug?
If you liked The Satan Bug, try The Flight That Disappeared, Colossus: The Forbin Project, The Andromeda Strain.
Who directed The Satan Bug?
The Satan Bug (1965) was directed by John Sturges and stars George Maharis, Richard Basehart, Anne Francis.
What is The Satan Bug based on?
The Satan Bug is based on The Satan Bug, a 1962 novel by Alistair MacLean.