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The Serpent and the Rainbow

6.419881h 38mMMovieHorrorThriller

A Harvard anthropologist is sent to Haiti to retrieve a strange powder that is said to have the power to bring human beings back from the dead. In his quest to find the miracle drug, the cynical scientist enters the rarely seen netherworld…

DirectorWes Craven
WritersAdam Rodman·Richard Maxwell
ProducersKeith Barish·Rob Cohen

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Wes Craven

BPBill Pullman
Bill Pullman
Dennis Alan
CTCathy Tyson
Cathy Tyson
Marielle Duchamp
ZMZakes Mokae
Zakes Mokae
Dargent Peytraud
PWPaul Winfield
Paul Winfield
Lucien Celine
BJBrent Jennings
Brent Jennings
Louis Mozart
CRConrad Roberts
Conrad Roberts
Christophe
BDBadja Djola
Badja Djola
Gaston
TMTheresa Merritt
Theresa Merritt
Simone
MGMichael Gough
Michael Gough
Schoonbacher
PGPaul Guilfoyle
Paul Guilfoyle
Andrew Cassedy
DYDey Young
Dey Young
Mrs. Cassedy
AMAleta Mitchell
Aleta Mitchell
Celestine

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The Serpent and the Rainbow — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Serpent and the Rainbow?

The Serpent and the Rainbow isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Serpent and the Rainbow on Netflix?

No, The Serpent and the Rainbow is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Serpent and the Rainbow on Amazon Prime Video?

The Serpent and the Rainbow isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Serpent and the Rainbow for free?

The Serpent and the Rainbow isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.