


The Serpent and the Rainbow at a glance
The Serpent and the Rainbow is a 1988 horror and thriller film, running 1h 38m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.
Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1988-02-05
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 · 580 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmA Harvard anthropologist is sent to Haiti to retrieve a strange powder that is said to have the power to bring human beings back from the dead. In his quest to find the miracle drug, the cynical scientist enters the rarely seen netherworld of walking zombies, blood rites and ancient curses. Based on the true life experiences of Wade Davis and filmed on location in Haiti, it's a frightening excursion into black magic and the supernatural.
Cast
14 names
Bill PullmanDennis Alan
Cathy TysonMarielle Duchamp
Zakes MokaeDargent Peytraud
Paul WinfieldLucien Celine
Brent JenningsLouis Mozart
Conrad RobertsChristophe
Badja DjolaGaston
Theresa MerrittSimone
Michael GoughSchoonbacher
Paul GuilfoyleAndrew Cassedy
Dey YoungMrs. Cassedy
Aleta MitchellCelestine
William NewmanFrench Missionary DoctorQuestions about The Serpent and the Rainbow
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Serpent and the Rainbow in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Serpent and the Rainbow is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Serpent and the Rainbow suitable for children?
The Serpent and the Rainbow is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Serpent and the Rainbow about?
A Harvard anthropologist is sent to Haiti to retrieve a strange powder that is said to have the power to bring human beings back from the dead. In his quest to find the miracle drug, the cynical scientist enters the rarely seen netherworld of walking zombies, blood rites and ancient curses. Based on the true life…
How long is The Serpent and the Rainbow?
The Serpent and the Rainbow runs for 1h 38m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Serpent and the Rainbow trailer?
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