Eraserhead

1977 · 1h 29m · Released

NR Horror, Science Fiction

Ratings

Based on audience scores

7.3 The Movie Database

7.2 IMDb

82% Rotten Tomatoes

73 Metacritic

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

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David Lynch Director

Jack Nance Henry Spencer

Charlotte Stewart Mary X

Allen Joseph Mr. X

Jeanne Bates Mrs. X

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JL Jean Lange Grandmother

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Frequently asked questions about Eraserhead

Where can I watch Eraserhead?

Eraserhead is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, and YouTube Free in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What is Eraserhead about?

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

What are the ratings for Eraserhead?

Eraserhead scores 7.3 on The Movie Database, 7.2 on IMDb, 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 73 on Metacritic.

Who stars in Eraserhead?

Eraserhead stars Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart, Allen Joseph, Jeanne Bates, and Judith Roberts.

When did Eraserhead come out?

Eraserhead was released in 1977.

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.