Wise Blood
A Southerner--young, poor, ambitious but uneducated--determines to become something in the world. He decides that the best way to do that is to become a preacher and start up his own church.
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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max and Criterion Channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Movie Trailer: Wise Blood (1979), dir by John Houston
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Frequently asked questions about Wise Blood
Where can I watch Wise Blood in the United States?
Wise Blood is available to stream on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Wise Blood on HBO Max?
Yes. Wise Blood is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside Criterion Channel.
Can I watch Wise Blood for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Wise Blood needs a subscription to HBO Max and Criterion Channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Wise Blood?
Wise Blood scores 6.4 on The Movie Database, 6.9 on IMDb, 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 84 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Wise Blood?
Wise Blood stars Brad Dourif, Dan Shor, Amy Wright, Harry Dean Stanton, and Mary Nell Santacroce. John Huston is the director.
How long is Wise Blood?
Wise Blood runs 1h 46m (106 minutes).
When did Wise Blood come out?
Wise Blood was released on October 24, 1979.
Which studio made Wise Blood?
Wise Blood was produced by Ithaca, Anthea, and New Line Cinema in the United States.
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.