The Stuff
“Are you eating it... or is it eating you?”
Synopsis
Amalgamated Dairies hires David Rutherford, an FBI man turned industrial saboteur, to investigate a popular new product called “the Stuff,” a new dessert product that is blowing ice cream sales out of the water. Nobody knows how it’s made or what’s in it, but people are lining up to buy it. It's got a delicious flavor to die for!
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Official Trailer | 4KOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-22
Top Cast
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Michael Moriarty
David 'Mo' Rutherford
Andrea Marcovicci
Nicole Kendall
Garrett Morris
'Chocolate Chip' Charlie W. Hobbs
Paul Sorvino
Colonel Malcolm Grommett Spears
Scott Bloom
Jason
Danny Aiello
Vickers
Patrick O'Neal
Fletcher
James Dixon
Postman
Alexander Scourby
Evans
Russell Nype
Richards
Gene O'Neill
Scientist
Catherine Schultz
Waitress
James Dukas
Gas Attendant
Peter Hock
Miner
Brian Bloom
Jason's Brother
Ann Dane
Hostess
Rutanya Alda
Psychologist
Adrianne Sachs
Studio Aide
Release History & Theatrical Window
USA Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 14, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 16, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Cohen
- Original Score
- Anthony Guefen
- Original Title
- The Stuff
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Larco Productions, New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Cohen
Larry Cohen
Anthony Guefen
Paul Glickman
Armond Lebowitz
Larry Cohen, Paul Kurta
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Cohen
Director
Timothy D'Arcy
Costume Design
Larry Cohen
Writer
Armond Lebowitz
Editor
Anthony Guefen
Original Music Composer
Paul Glickman
Director of Photography
Paul Kurta
Producer
Jery Hewitt
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stuff
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What is The Stuff about?
Amalgamated Dairies hires David Rutherford, an FBI man turned industrial saboteur, to investigate a popular new product called “the Stuff,” a new dessert product that is blowing ice cream sales out of the water. Nobody knows how it’s made or what’s in it, but people are lining up to buy it. It's got a delicious flavor to die for!
Who directed The Stuff?
The Stuff was directed by Larry Cohen.
Who stars in The Stuff?
The principal cast of The Stuff includes Michael Moriarty, Andrea Marcovicci, Garrett Morris, Paul Sorvino, Scott Bloom.
When was The Stuff released and how long is it?
The Stuff was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stuff?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stuff was composed by Anthony Guefen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stuff?
The Stuff holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).