High Anxiety movie poster

High Anxiety

1977 · 1h 34m · Released

PG Comedy, Mystery, Thriller, Crime

A psychiatrist with intense acrophobia (fear of heights) goes to work for a mental institution run by doctors who appear to be crazier than their patients, and have secrets that they are willing to commit murder to keep.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.4 The Movie Database
6.6 IMDb
67% Rotten Tomatoes
71 Metacritic

Where to stream High Anxiety

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailer

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Top cast and crew

Mel Brooks Director
Mel Brooks Dr. Richard H. Thorndyke
Madeline Kahn Victoria Brisbane
Cloris Leachman Nurse Charlotte Diesel
Harvey Korman Dr. Charles Montague
Ron Carey Brophy
Howard Morris Professor Lilloman
Dick Van Patten Dr. Philip Wentworth
Jack Riley The Desk Clerk
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Frequently asked questions about High Anxiety

Where can I watch High Anxiety in the United States?

High Anxiety is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for High Anxiety?

High Anxiety scores 6.4 on The Movie Database, 6.6 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 71 on Metacritic.

Who stars in High Anxiety?

High Anxiety stars Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Harvey Korman, and Ron Carey. Mel Brooks is the director.

How long is High Anxiety?

High Anxiety runs 1h 34m (94 minutes).

When did High Anxiety come out?

High Anxiety was released on December 25, 1977.

Which studio made High Anxiety?

High Anxiety was produced by Crossbow Productions and 20th Century Fox in the United States.

What was the budget for High Anxiety?

High Anxiety was made on a budget of $4,015,000.

How much did High Anxiety make at the box office?

High Anxiety grossed $31,063,038 worldwide, against a budget of $4,015,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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