It's Alive
1974, English. Directed by Larry Cohen.
There's only one thing wrong with the Davis baby...
The Davises are expecting a baby, which turns out to be a monster with a nasty habit of killing people whenever scared. And it's easily scared.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 237 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch It's Alive
It's Alive isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 26 April 1974
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Larry Cohen
- Budget
- $500K
- Box office
- $7.1M
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It's Alive: quick answers
What comes after It's Alive?
Next in the series: It Lives Again (1978) and It's Alive III: Island of the Alive (1987).
Is It's Alive worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 237 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is It's Alive?
It's Alive runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does It's Alive have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for It's Alive. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
It's Alive parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
It's Alive is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is It's Alive on?
It's Alive isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like It's Alive?
If you liked It's Alive, try Eraserhead, Child's Play 2, Come Play.
Who directed It's Alive?
It's Alive (1974) was directed by Larry Cohen and stars John P. Ryan, Sharon Farrell, Andrew Duggan.