---
title: "Bender"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bender-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 506758
imdb_id: "tt5338770"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 80
community_rating: 4.2
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Bender (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bender-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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[1] TMDB: Title "Bender", Year 2016, Release Date 10/14/2016 (US), Genres (Drama, History, Thriller, Western, Horror), Runtime 1h 20m, Synopsis (unsettling true story of America's first serial-killing family; troubled doctor searches for patients swallowed by the prairie and encounters the Benders, homesteaders trapped by a life of unspeakable sin).
[2] IMDb list: Mentions James Marsters and Tom Kenny (voice of Bender on Futurama, Jake the Dog, King Zøg). Crucial check: Does this source link these actors to the 2016 film "Bender"? Source [2] is a list of actors in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies series. It mentions James Marsters and Tom Kenny. It does not state that they are in the 2016 film "Bender". It mentions Tom Kenny voices a character named Bender

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fandango at Home Free | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Alexander
- **Networks / Studios**: Crook and Nanny Productions, Casadelic Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bruce Davison** as *Mayor Prentiss*
- **Linda Purl** as *Mrs. Thomas*
- **James Karen** as *Old Man Bender*
- **Buck Taylor** as *Sheriff J.E. Stone*
- **John Monastero** as *Dr. William York / Edwin York*
- **Nicole Jellen** as *Kate Bender*
- **Reylynn Caster** as *Little Girl*
- **Leslie Woodies** as *Old Woman Bender*
- **Grace McKeaney** as *Goat Lady*
- **Chance Caeden** as *Boy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Bender online?
Bender is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Bender worth watching?
Bender holds a community rating of 4.2/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Bender and when was it released?
Bender is a feature film with a runtime of 80 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Bender?
Bender was directed by John Alexander.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bender — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/506758)
- [Actors who've appeared in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies series](https://www.imdb.com/list/ls084013923/)
- [Tom Kenny - The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki](https://theinfosphere.org/Tom_Kenny)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*