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Official movie poster for Eraserhead (1977), a horror science fiction film

Eraserhead(1977)

Where your nightmares end...

7.3(2,825)1h 29m1977-09-28
HorrorScience Fiction

Eraserhead Synopsis

First-time father Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child.

Eraserhead (1977) is a horror and science fiction film directed by David Lynch, released on September 28, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart, Allen Joseph and Jeanne Bates. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 2,825 ratings.

Director:
David Lynch
Writers:
David Lynch
Producers:
David Lynch
Cinematographer:
Herbert Cardwell
Composer:
David Lynch
Production:
AFI
Budget:
$100,000
Revenue:
$7,100,000
Status:
Released

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Eraserhead (1977) Trailer [HD]

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Daniel Clowes on David Lynch’s ERASERHEAD (ft. Ari Aster) | Adventures in Moviegoing

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Richard Linklater on Why Eraserhead Blew His Mind

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Eraserhead Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 2,825 ratings.

PostCut_The_Film_Podcast

8/10

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Reviewed on May 23, 2021

Sigeki Ogino

We believe that films should "make people happy" (euphoria). No, we believe it should. Of course, there were thorny issues in getting there. I used to say that "movies are the art version of pornography" if there was even a hint of sexuality, and in middle and high school I mainly watched "erotic" movies ("A Clockwork Orange" being the first of these). Looking back, I was a "foolish spectator." One day, however, a…

Reviewed on October 2, 2022

captain_douche

Straight up: I don't like this movie. It is a grotesque, bizarre horror movie. There is no real plot. The only thing this movie will do is make you feel uncomfortable. It makes you feel like in a bizarre nightmare. And this it does really well. I give it 3 stars for the artistic creation that it is and the effect it can create on the audience. Disclaimer: I walked out of the cinema after 3/4 watching...

Reviewed on December 8, 2024

misubisu

10/10

Score: 10/10 A Singular, Unshakeable Vision of Nightmare Cinema Eraserhead is not a film you watch; it is a film you survive. It is a descent into a world that feels both alien and uncomfortably familiar—a surrealist nightmare that operates on dream logic, industrial dread, and the visceral terror of parenthood. David Lynch's feature debut is a landmark of avant-garde cinema, a work so singular and uncompromising…

Reviewed on June 28, 2026

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Eraserhead – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Eraserhead online?

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Eraserhead (1977) is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, 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 Eraserhead?

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The main cast of Eraserhead (1977) includes Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart, Allen Joseph, Jeanne Bates and Judith Roberts. The film was directed by David Lynch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Eraserhead released?

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Eraserhead was released on September 28, 1977 and runs for 1h 29m.

Is Eraserhead worth watching?

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Eraserhead (1977) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 2,825 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Eraserhead?

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Yes. The official Eraserhead trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.