Videodrome_
"First it controls your mind. Then it destroys your body."
As the president of a trashy TV channel, Max Renn is desperate for new programming to attract viewers. When he happens upon "Videodrome," a TV show dedicated to gratuitous torture and punishment, Max sees a potential hit and broadcasts the show on his channel. However, after his girlfriend auditions for the show and never returns, Max investigates the truth behind Videodrome and discovers that the graphic violence may not be as fake as he thought.
Starring
James Woods, Debbie Harry, Sonja Smits
Box Office
$2.1M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Videodrome earned $2.1M against a $6.0M budget.
Year context
Videodrome was released 43 years ago in 1983.
Videodrome is a Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 28m.
CAST (20)
James Woods
Max Renn
Debbie Harry
Nicki Brand
Sonja Smits
Bianca O'Blivion
Peter Dvorsky
Harlan
Leslie Carlson
Barry Convex
Jack Creley
Brian O'Blivion
Lynne Gorman
Masha
Julie Khaner
Bridey
Reiner Schwarz
Moses
DB
David Bolt
Raphael
Lally Cadeau
Rena King
HG
Henry Gomez
Brolley
HC
Harvey Chao
Japanese Salesman
DT
David Tsubouchi
Japanese Salesman
Kay Hawtrey
Matron
Sam Malkin
Sidewalk Derelict
BC
Bob Church
Newscaster
Jayne Eastwood
Woman Caller
FH
Franciszka Hedland
Bellydancer
David Cronenberg
Max Renn (Helmet Scenes) (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$6.0M
Budget
$2.1M
Revenue
-64%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (4)
Guardian Trust Company
Filmplan International
Canadian Film Development Corporation
Famous Players
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
88 min (1h 28m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (2,401 votes)
Popularity
2
Budget
$5,952,000
Box Office
$2,120,439
Profit
$-3,831,561
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Videodrome about?
As the president of a trashy TV channel, Max Renn is desperate for new programming to attract viewers. When he happens upon "Videodrome," a TV show dedicated to gratuitous torture and punishment, Max sees a potential hit and broadcasts the show on his channel. However, after his girlfriend auditions for the show and never returns, Max investigates the truth behind Videodrome and discovers that the graphic violence may not be as fake as he thought.
How long is Videodrome?
Videodrome has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in Videodrome?
The cast of Videodrome includes James Woods, Debbie Harry, Sonja Smits, Peter Dvorsky, Leslie Carlson.
How much did Videodrome make at the box office?
Videodrome earned $2,120,439 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $5,952,000.
What is the rating of Videodrome?
Videodrome has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 2,401 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Horror
Science Fiction
Mystery
