The Day of the Locust
Directed by John Schlesinger
Hollywood, 1930s. Tod Hackett, a young painter who tries to make his way as an art director in the lurid world of film industry, gets infatuated with his neighbor Faye Greener, an aspiring actress who prefers the life that Homer Simpson, a lone accountant, can offer her.
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Top cast
Donald Sutherland
Homer Simpson
Karen Black
Faye Greener
Burgess Meredith
Harry Greener
William Atherton
Tod Hackett
Geraldine Page
Big Sister
Richard Dysart
Claude Estee
Bo Hopkins
Earle Shoop
Pepe Serna
Miguel
Lelia Goldoni
Mary Dove
Jackie Earle Haley
Adore Loomis
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Day of the Locust online?
As of November 5, 2026, The Day of the Locust is available to stream on Hoopla in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Day of the Locust on Netflix?
No — The Day of the Locust is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Hoopla instead.
Can I rent or buy The Day of the Locust online?
Yes. In United States, The Day of the Locust can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Day of the Locust?
As of November 5, 2026, The Day of the Locust is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 5, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
