Where to watch The Day of the Locust (1975)
R145 min★ 6.4Drama
Yes — The Day of the Locust is free on Hoopla, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
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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The Day of the Locust — common questions
- Can I watch The Day of the Locust for free?
- Yes. The Day of the Locust is streaming at no cost on Hoopla. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is The Day of the Locust on Netflix?
- No. The Day of the Locust is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch The Day of the Locust without paying anything?
- Through a library. Hoopla is free to use but signs you in with a library or university card, so you will need one — most public library systems in the US and UK include it at no charge.
- How long is The Day of the Locust?
- The Day of the Locust runs 145 minutes, rated R.
