Bates Motel
1987, English. Directed by Richard Rothstein.
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A mentally disturbed man who roomed with the late Norman Bates at a psychiatric facility inherits the infamous Bates Motel after his death and attempts to fix it up as a respectable business.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 5 July 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Rothstein
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Bates Motel: quick answers
What should I watch before Bates Motel?
Watch Psycho II (1983) and Psycho III (1986) first.
What comes after Bates Motel?
Next in the series: Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990), Psycho (1998), and Bates Motel (2013, TV series).
Is Bates Motel worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.5/10 from 68 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bates Motel?
Bates Motel runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Bates Motel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bates Motel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bates Motel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Bates Motel yet.
Which OTT platform is Bates Motel on?
Bates Motel isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 July 1987. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bates Motel?
If you liked Bates Motel, try Sometimes They Come Back, The Boy, Ghost Stories.
Who directed Bates Motel?
Bates Motel (1987) was directed by Richard Rothstein and stars Bud Cort, Lori Petty, Moses Gunn.