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The Toxic Avenger

6.219841h 50mRMovieActionComedyHorror

A gang of thugs devise a cruel hoax that goes horribly wrong as Melvin, a nerdy emaciated janitor at the local health club, is cast through a third story window into a vat of hazardous toxic waste.

DirectorsLloyd Kaufman·Michael Herz
WritersJoe Ritter·Lloyd Kaufman
ProducersMichael Herz·Lloyd Kaufman

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Cast · Directed by Lloyd Kaufman

AMAndree Maranda
Andree Maranda
Sara
MCMitch Cohen
Mitch Cohen
The Toxic Avenger
JPJennifer Prichard
Jennifer Prichard
Wanda
CMCindy Manion
Cindy Manion
Julie
RPRobert Prichard
Robert Prichard
Slug
GSGary Schneider
Gary Schneider
Bozo
PRPat Ryan
Pat Ryan
Mayor Belgoody
MTMark Torgl
Mark Torgl
Melvin
DM
Dick Martinsen
Officer O'Clancy
CL
Chris Liano
Walter Harris
DW
David Weiss
Chief of Police
DSDan Snow
Dan Snow
Cigar Face

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The Toxic Avenger — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Toxic Avenger?

The Toxic Avenger is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Toxic Avenger on Netflix?

No, The Toxic Avenger is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is The Toxic Avenger on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Toxic Avenger is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Toxic Avenger for free?

The Toxic Avenger is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Toxic Avenger?

Yes — The Toxic Avenger is followed by The Toxic Avenger Part II (1989) in the Toxic Avenger Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Toxic Avenger?

The Toxic Avenger is the first film in the Toxic Avenger Collection.

Is The Toxic Avenger part of a trilogy?

No — The Toxic Avenger is part of the Toxic Avenger Collection, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the Toxic Avenger Collection?

There are 4 films in the Toxic Avenger Collection: The Toxic Avenger (1984), The Toxic Avenger Part II (1989), The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989) and Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2001).