Patrick(1978)
He's in a coma... Yet, he can kill...
Patrick Synopsis
A comatose hospital patient harasses and kills through his powers of telekinesis to claim his private nurse as his own.
Patrick (1978) is a horror, science fiction and thriller film directed by Richard Franklin, released on October 1, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Robert Thompson, Susan Penhaligon, María Mercedes and Robert Helpmann. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 104 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Franklin
- Writers:
- Everett De Roche
- Producers:
- Richard Franklin, Antony I. Ginnane
- Cinematographer:
- Donald McAlpine
- Composer:
- Brian May
- Production:
- Filmways Australasian, Australian International Film Corp. (AIFC)
- Budget:
- $400,000
- Status:
- Released
Patrick (1978) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Patrick before you stream it.
Patrick Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Robert Thompson
Robert Thompson
as Patrick
Susan Penhaligon
as Kathy Jacquard
María Mercedes
as Nurse Panicale
Robert Helpmann
as Dr. Roget
Rod Mullinar
as Ed Jacquard
- Helen Hemingway
Helen Hemingway
as Sister Williams
Bruce Barry
as Dr. Brian Wright
Julia Blake
as Matron Cassidy
- Carole-Ann Aylett
Carole-Ann Aylett
as Patrick's Mother
- Walter Pym
Walter Pym
as Captain
Key crew
Directed by Richard Franklin, written by Everett De Roche, produced by Richard Franklin and Antony I. Ginnane.
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Patrick Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 104 ratings.
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Patrick – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Patrick online?
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Patrick (1978) is available to stream on AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream, Chilling and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Patrick?
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The main cast of Patrick (1978) includes Robert Thompson, Susan Penhaligon, María Mercedes, Robert Helpmann and Rod Mullinar. The film was directed by Richard Franklin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Patrick released?
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Patrick was released on October 1, 1978 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Patrick worth watching?
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Patrick (1978) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 104 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, science fiction and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Patrick?
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Yes. The official Patrick trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.