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The Puppet Masters

5.819941h 49mMovieHorrorScience FictionThriller

The Midwest USA is invaded by stingray-shaped alien slugs that ride on people's backs and control their minds in order to spread their dominion. Government agency reps Sam Givens, Andrew Nivens, and Mary Sefton must stop the aliens.

DirectorStuart Orme
WritersTed Elliott·Terry Rossio
ProducersRalph Winter·Michael Engelberg

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Stuart Orme

DSDonald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland
Andrew Nivens
ETEric Thal
Eric Thal
Sam Nivens
JWJulie Warner
Julie Warner
Mary Sefton
KDKeith David
Keith David
Alex Holland
WPWill Patton
Will Patton
Dr. Lawrence Graves
RBRichard Belzer
Richard Belzer
Neil Jarvis
TMTom Mason
Tom Mason
President Douglas
YKYaphet Kotto
Yaphet Kotto
Ressler
GBGerry Bamman
Gerry Bamman
Viscott
SASam Anderson
Sam Anderson
Culbertson
JMJ. Patrick McCormack
J. Patrick McCormack
Gidding
MBMarshall Bell
Marshall Bell
General Morgan

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The Puppet Masters — streaming FAQ

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The Puppet Masters isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

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No, The Puppet Masters is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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The Puppet Masters isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.