Videodrome (1983): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

Videodrome features James Woods, Debbie Harry, Sonja Smits, Peter Dvorsky, Leslie Carlson, Jack Creley. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1983-02-04. Runtime: 88 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (2,631 votes). Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery. Original language: en. Status: Released.

Discover Videodrome on Cinema Box

Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse Videodrome, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.

Frequently asked questions

What genre is Videodrome?

Videodrome is listed as Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery on TMDB.

How long is Videodrome?

Videodrome runs about 88 minutes.

Who stars in Videodrome?

Cast highlights include James Woods, Debbie Harry, Sonja Smits, Peter Dvorsky, Leslie Carlson, Jack Creley.

Does Cinema Box stream Videodrome?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Videodrome?

Open the Videodrome page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.