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It's Alive

6.019741h 31mPGMovieHorrorScience Fiction

The Davises are expecting a baby, which turns out to be a monster with a nasty habit of killing people whenever scared. And it's easily scared.

DirectorLarry Cohen
WriterLarry Cohen
ProducersLarry Cohen·Peter Sabiston

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Cast · Directed by Larry Cohen

JRJohn P. Ryan
John P. Ryan
Frank Davis
SFSharon Farrell
Sharon Farrell
Lenore Davis
ADAndrew Duggan
Andrew Duggan
The Professor
GSGuy Stockwell
Guy Stockwell
Bob Clayton
JDJames Dixon
James Dixon
Lt. Perkins
MAMichael Ansara
Michael Ansara
The Captain
RERobert Emhardt
Robert Emhardt
The Executive
WJWilliam Wellman Jr.
William Wellman Jr.
Charley
SL
Shamus Locke
The Doctor
NB
Nancy Burnett
Nurse
DHDaniel Holzman
Daniel Holzman
Chris
DH
Diana Hale
Secretary

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It's Alive — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams It's Alive?

It's Alive is streaming on Kanopy, Fawesome and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is It's Alive on Netflix?

No, It's Alive is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Fawesome.

Is It's Alive on Amazon Prime Video?

It's Alive isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch It's Alive for free?

It's Alive is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.

Is there a sequel to It's Alive?

Yes — It's Alive is followed by It Lives Again (1978) in the It's Alive Collection.

Is there a prequel to It's Alive?

It's Alive is the first film in the It's Alive Collection.

Is It's Alive part of a trilogy?

Yes — It's Alive is part of a trilogy, alongside It Lives Again (1978) and It's Alive III: Island of the Alive (1987).

How many movies are in the It's Alive Collection?

There are 3 films in the It's Alive Collection: It's Alive (1974), It Lives Again (1978) and It's Alive III: Island of the Alive (1987).