Naked Lunch(1991)
Exterminate all rational thought.
Naked Lunch Synopsis
Blank-faced bug killer Bill Lee and his dead-eyed wife, Joan, like to get high on Bill's pest poisons while lounging with Beat poet pals. After meeting the devilish Dr. Benway, Bill gets a drug made from a centipede. Upon indulging, he accidentally kills Joan, takes orders from his typewriter-turned-cockroach, ends up in a constantly mutating Mediterranean city and learns that his hip friends have published his work -- which he doesn't remember writing.
Naked Lunch (1991) is a crime and drama film directed by David Cronenberg, released on December 27, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Peter Weller, Judy Davis, Ian Holm and Julian Sands. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,248 ratings.
- Director:
- David Cronenberg
- Writers:
- William S. Burroughs, David Cronenberg
- Producers:
- Jeremy Thomas
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Suschitzky
- Composer:
- Howard Shore
- Production:
- Recorded Picture Company, Naked Lunch Productions
- Budget:
- $16,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,641,357
- Status:
- Released
Naked Lunch (1991) Trailer
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Naked Lunch Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Weller
as Bill Lee
Judy Davis
as Joan Frost
Ian Holm
as Tom Frost
Julian Sands
as Yves Cloquet
Roy Scheider
as Dr. Benway
Monique Mercure
as Fadela
Nicholas Campbell
as Hank
Michael Zelniker
as Martin
Robert A. Silverman
as Hans
Joseph Scoren
as Kiki
- Peter Boretski
Peter Boretski
as Creature Voices / Exterminator #2
- Yuval Daniel
Yuval Daniel
as Hafid
Key crew
Directed by David Cronenberg, written by William S. Burroughs and David Cronenberg, produced by Jeremy Thomas.
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Naked Lunch Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1,248 ratings.
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Naked Lunch – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Naked Lunch online?
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Naked Lunch (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Naked Lunch?
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The main cast of Naked Lunch (1991) includes Peter Weller, Judy Davis, Ian Holm, Julian Sands and Roy Scheider. The film was directed by David Cronenberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Naked Lunch released?
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Naked Lunch was released on December 27, 1991 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Naked Lunch worth watching?
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Naked Lunch (1991) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1,248 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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