The Stuff(1985)
Are you eating it... or is it eating you?
The Stuff Synopsis
Amalgamated Dairies hires David Rutherford, an FBI man turned industrial saboteur, to investigate a popular new product called “the Stuff,” a new dessert product that is blowing ice cream sales out of the water. Nobody knows how it’s made or what’s in it, but people are lining up to buy it. It's got a delicious flavor to die for!
The Stuff (1985) is a horror, science fiction and comedy film directed by Larry Cohen, released on June 14, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Michael Moriarty, Andrea Marcovicci, Garrett Morris and Paul Sorvino. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 545 ratings.
- Director:
- Larry Cohen
- Writers:
- Larry Cohen
- Producers:
- Paul Kurta
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Glickman
- Composer:
- Anthony Guefen
- Production:
- Larco Productions, New World Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,700,000
- Status:
- Released
The Stuff (1985) Trailer
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The Stuff Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Stuff.
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Original Trailer
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Official Trailer
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TV Advert
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Enough is never enough
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Midnight Snack
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Where's The Stuff Ad
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The Arrow Video Story
Featurette
The Stuff Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Moriarty
as David 'Mo' Rutherford
Andrea Marcovicci
as Nicole Kendall
Garrett Morris
as 'Chocolate Chip' Charlie W. Hobbs
Paul Sorvino
as Colonel Malcolm Grommett Spears
Scott Bloom
as Jason
Danny Aiello
as Vickers
Patrick O'Neal
as Fletcher
James Dixon
as Postman
Alexander Scourby
as Evans
Russell Nype
as Richards
- Gene O'Neill
Gene O'Neill
as Scientist
- Catherine Schultz
Catherine Schultz
as Waitress
Key crew
Directed by Larry Cohen, written by Larry Cohen, produced by Paul Kurta.
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The Stuff Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 545 ratings.
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The Stuff – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Stuff online?
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The Stuff (1985) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Stuff?
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The main cast of The Stuff (1985) includes Michael Moriarty, Andrea Marcovicci, Garrett Morris, Paul Sorvino and Scott Bloom. The film was directed by Larry Cohen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Stuff released?
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The Stuff was released on June 14, 1985 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Stuff worth watching?
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The Stuff (1985) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 545 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, science fiction and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Stuff?
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Yes. The official The Stuff trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.