Years of the Beast
1981, English. Directed by D. Paul Thomas.
A college professor, his wife, a young girl, and a drifter are suddenly faced with a society where money is worthless, food is scarce, your neighbor is your enemy, and oppression reigns. The four must survive a world of earthquakes, natural disasters, looters, corrupt officials, and the Antichrist in power.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- D. Paul ThomasDirector
- Gary BayerStephen Miles
- Alana RaderJune Miles
- Malcon McCaimanDr. Carl Klineman
- Jerry HouserGary Reed
- Sarah RushCindy
- Jon LockePete
- Peter Von BergThe Exalted Rev. Costo
- Valentina QuinnAlice
- James BlendickSheriff Jackson "Pug" McKifer
- Michael AmberPrime Minister ("The Beast")
- D. Paul ThomasSpokesman
- James ChapmanJanitor
Details
- Released
- 16 October 1981
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Daniel L. Quick
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Years of the Beast runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Years of the Beast isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Years of the Beast?
If you liked Years of the Beast, try A Knight's War, Dust Bunny, The Unhealer.
Who directed Years of the Beast?
Years of the Beast (1981) was directed by D. Paul Thomas and stars Gary Bayer, Alana Rader, Malcon McCaiman.