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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

1974 · 1h 23m · Released

R Horror

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.3 The Movie Database
7.4 IMDb
82% Rotten Tomatoes
79 Metacritic

Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way, they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.

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Top Cast & Crew

Tobe Hooper Director
Marilyn Burns Sally
Allen Danziger Jerry
Paul A. Partain Franklin
William Vail Kirk
Teri McMinn Pam
Edwin Neal Hitchhiker
Jim Siedow Old Man
Gunnar Hansen Leatherface
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Frequently asked questions about The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Where can I watch The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder, and Shudder Amazon Channel in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre about?

Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way, they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.

What are the ratings for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre scores 7.3 on The Movie Database, 7.4 on IMDb, 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 79 on Metacritic.

Who stars in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre stars Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain, William Vail, and Teri McMinn.

When did The Texas Chain Saw Massacre come out?

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was released in 1974.

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. Last updated August 2026.