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The Satan Bug

6.119651h 54mNRMovieScience FictionThrillerMystery

A US government germ warfare lab has had an accident. The first theory is that one of the germs has been released and killed several scientists. The big fear is that a more virulent strain, named The Satan Bug because all life can be killed off by it should it escape, may have been stolen.

DirectorJohn Sturges
WritersJames Clavell·Edward Anhalt
ProducerJohn Sturges

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Cast · Directed by John Sturges

GMGeorge Maharis
George Maharis
Lee Barrett
RBRichard Basehart
Richard Basehart
Dr. Gregor Hoffman
AFAnne Francis
Anne Francis
Ann Williams
DADana Andrews
Dana Andrews
Gen. Williams
JLJohn Larkin
John Larkin
Dr. Leonard Michaelson
RBRichard Bull
Richard Bull
Eric Cavanaugh
FSFrank Sutton
Frank Sutton
Henchman Donald
EAEd Asner
Ed Asner
Henchman Veretti
SOSimon Oakland
Simon Oakland
Tasserly
JAJohn Anderson
John Anderson
Agent Reagan
JCJohn Clarke
John Clarke
Guard Lt. Raskin
HRHari Rhodes
Hari Rhodes
Guard Lt. Johnson

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The Satan Bug — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Satan Bug?

The Satan Bug is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Satan Bug on Netflix?

No, The Satan Bug is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is The Satan Bug on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Satan Bug is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Satan Bug for free?

The Satan Bug is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United States.