The Day of the Locust
1975, English. Directed by John Schlesinger.
By train, by car, by bus, they came to Hollywood... in search of a dream.
Hollywood, 1930s. Tod Hackett, a young painter who tries to make his way as an art director in the lurid world of film industry, gets infatuated with his neighbor Faye Greener, an aspiring actress who prefers the life that Homer Simpson, a lone accountant, can offer her.
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 114 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- John SchlesingerDirector
- Donald SutherlandHomer Simpson
- Karen BlackFaye Greener
- Burgess MeredithHarry Greener
- William AthertonTod Hackett
- Geraldine PageBig Sister
- Richard DysartClaude Estee
- Bo HopkinsEarle Shoop
- Pepe SernaMiguel
- Lelia GoldoniMary Dove
- Jackie Earle HaleyAdore Loomis
- Billy BartyAbe Kusich
- Gloria LeRoyMrs. Loomis
Details
- Released
- 7 May 1975
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Waldo Salt
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What The Day of the Locust is based on
The Day of the Locust is based on The Day of the Locust, a 1939 novel by Nathanael West, published by Random House.
Novel · 1939
The Day of the Locust
By Nathanael West
Published by Random House
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The Day of the Locust: quick answers
Is The Day of the Locust worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 114 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Day of the Locust?
The Day of the Locust runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Does The Day of the Locust have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Day of the Locust. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Day of the Locust parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Day of the Locust is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Day of the Locust on?
The Day of the Locust isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Day of the Locust?
If you liked The Day of the Locust, try The Player, Bugsy, Gangster Squad.
Who directed The Day of the Locust?
The Day of the Locust (1975) was directed by John Schlesinger and stars Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith.
What is The Day of the Locust based on?
The Day of the Locust is based on The Day of the Locust, a 1939 novel by Nathanael West, published by Random House.