The Hearse
1980, English. Directed by George Bowers.
The Barrier Between Life and Death is no Greater than the Thickness of a Door...and now that Door is Open!
A schoolteacher moves into her deceased aunt’s house in a small Californian town, and is harassed by unfriendly locals and a mysterious hearse.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Hearse isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- George BowersDirector
- Trish Van DevereJane Hardy
- Joseph CottenWalter Prichard
- David GautreauxTom Sullivan
- Donald HottonReverend Winston
- Med FlorySheriff Denton
- Donald PetrieLuke
- Christopher McDonaldPete
- Perry LangPaul Gordon
- Frederic FranklynMr. Gordon
- Olive DunbarMrs. Gordon
- Al HansenBo Rehnquist
- Dominic BartoThe Driver
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Bleich
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The Hearse: quick answers
Is The Hearse worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hearse?
The Hearse runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The Hearse have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hearse. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hearse parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hearse is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Hearse on?
The Hearse isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hearse?
If you liked The Hearse, try The Mothman Prophecies, The Pit and the Pendulum, Night of Dark Shadows.
Who directed The Hearse?
The Hearse (1980) was directed by George Bowers and stars Trish Van Devere, Joseph Cotten, David Gautreaux.