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Bates Motel

  • TV Series
  • 2013–20172013–2017
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
105K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
646
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Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore in Bates Motel (2013)
Season 4 trailer for Bates Motel on A&E.
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  • Drama
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A contemporary prequel to Psycho, giving a portrayal of how Norman Bates' psyche unravels through his teenage years, and how deeply intricate his relationship with his mother, Norma, truly i... Read allA contemporary prequel to Psycho, giving a portrayal of how Norman Bates' psyche unravels through his teenage years, and how deeply intricate his relationship with his mother, Norma, truly is.A contemporary prequel to Psycho, giving a portrayal of how Norman Bates' psyche unravels through his teenage years, and how deeply intricate his relationship with his mother, Norma, truly is.

IMDb RATING
8.2/10
105K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
646
26
  • Creators
    • Anthony Cipriano(developed for television by)
    • Carlton Cuse(developed for television by)
    • Kerry Ehrin(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • Vera Farmiga
    • Freddie Highmore
    • Max Thieriot
Top credits
  • Creators
    • Anthony Cipriano(developed for television by)
    • Carlton Cuse(developed for television by)
    • Kerry Ehrin(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • Vera Farmiga
    • Freddie Highmore
    • Max Thieriot
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 423User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 6 wins & 67 nominations total

    Episodes50

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    Videos50

    How Freddie Highmore Shapes His Roles From "Bates Motel" to "The Good Doctor"
    Full Episode 8:24
    How Freddie Highmore Shapes His Roles From "Bates Motel" to "The Good Doctor"
    Season 4 Trailer - "Dangerous"
    Trailer 0:30
    Season 4 Trailer - "Dangerous"
    Teaser
    Trailer 0:19
    Teaser
    Season 3 Trailer
    Trailer 1:02
    Season 3 Trailer
    Behind the Scenes
    Trailer 2:32
    Behind the Scenes
    Hands
    Trailer 0:16
    Hands
    Feet
    Trailer 0:14
    Feet
    Bates Motel: There's No Place Like Home
    Trailer 1:41
    Bates Motel: There's No Place Like Home
    Bates Motel: Unfaithful
    Trailer 1:53
    Bates Motel: Unfaithful
    Bates Motel: Season 5
    Trailer 0:31
    Bates Motel: Season 5
    Bates Motel: Lights Of Winter
    Trailer 0:31
    Bates Motel: Lights Of Winter
    Bates Motel: Visiting Hours
    Trailer 2:10
    Bates Motel: Visiting Hours

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    Freddie Highmore in Bates Motel (2013)
    Vera Farmiga in Bates Motel (2013)
    Freddie Highmore in Bates Motel (2013)
    Max Thieriot in Bates Motel (2013)
    Freddie Highmore in Bates Motel (2013)
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    Max Thieriot and Isabelle McNally in Bates Motel (2013)

    Top cast

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    Vera Farmiga
    Vera Farmiga
    • Norma Louise Batesas Norma Louise Bates
    50 episodes50 eps • 2013–2017
    Freddie Highmore
    Freddie Highmore
    • Norman Batesas Norman Bates
    50 episodes50 eps • 2013–2017
    Max Thieriot
    Max Thieriot
    • Dylan Massettas Dylan Massett
    50 episodes50 eps • 2013–2017
    Nicola Peltz Beckham
    Nicola Peltz Beckham
    • Bradley Martinas Bradley Martin
    14 episodes14 eps • 2013–2015
    Olivia Cooke
    Olivia Cooke
    • Emma Decodyas Emma Decody
    49 episodes49 eps • 2013–2017
    Nestor Carbonell
    Nestor Carbonell
    • Sheriff Alex Romeroas Sheriff Alex Romero…
    48 episodes48 eps • 2013–2017
    Kenny Johnson
    Kenny Johnson
    • Caleb Calhounas Caleb Calhoun
    18 episodes18 eps • 2014–2017
    Ryan Hurst
    Ryan Hurst
    • Chick Hoganas Chick Hogan
    15 episodes15 eps • 2015–2017
    Keenan Tracey
    Keenan Tracey
    • Gunneras Gunner
    14 episodes14 eps • 2013–2016
    Ian Tracey
    Ian Tracey
    • Remo Wallaceas Remo Wallace
    12 episodes12 eps • 2013–2017
    Aliyah O'Brien
    Aliyah O'Brien
    • Reginaas Regina…
    11 episodes11 eps • 2013–2017
    Isabelle McNally
    Isabelle McNally
    • Madeleine Loomisas Madeleine Loomis
    9 episodes9 eps • 2017
    Kevin Rahm
    Kevin Rahm
    • Bob Parisas Bob Paris
    9 episodes9 eps • 2015–2016
    Michael Eklund
    Michael Eklund
    • Zane Morganas Zane Morgan
    8 episodes8 eps • 2014
    Damon Gupton
    Damon Gupton
    • Dr. Gregg Edwardsas Dr. Gregg Edwards
    8 episodes8 eps • 2016–2017
    Andrew Howard
    Andrew Howard
    • Will Decodyas Will Decody
    8 episodes8 eps • 2015–2016
    Michael O'Neill
    Michael O'Neill
    • Nick Fordas Nick Ford
    8 episodes8 eps • 2014
    Keegan Connor Tracy
    Keegan Connor Tracy
    • Miss Blaire Watsonas Miss Blaire Watson…
    8 episodes8 eps • 2013–2015
    • Creators
      • Anthony Cipriano(developed for television by)
      • Carlton Cuse(developed for television by)
      • Kerry Ehrin(developed for television by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    "Bates Motel" is a contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film "Psycho," and gives a portrayal of how Norman Bates' (Freddie Highmore) psyche unravels through his teenage years. Fans discover the dark, twisted backstory of Norman Bates and how deeply intricate his relationship with his mother, Norma (Vera Farmiga), truly is. —A&E Television Networks
    • mental disorder
    • motel
    • prequel
    • taxidermist
    • small town
    • 33 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • A boy's best friend is his mother. (Season 1)
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The wifi password for the Bates Motel is MOTHER.
    • Goofs
      The outside of the Bates house is extremely small. The front porch is no more than 10 feet wide, and the whole house less than 25 feet wide, and perhaps 30 feet deep. (This is about the size of 4 of their hotel rooms.) And yet many of the rooms inside the house are much larger than this. The master bedroom alone is at least 30'x30', and it is just one room on the upper hallway, that includes a vaulted stairway.
    • Quotes

      Norma Louise Bates: Why do crazy people keep gravitating towards me?

    • Crazy credits
      Names in the main credits have one letter (in each part of the name) in blue neon, like the Bates Motel sign. The letter is usually at or near the middle of the name.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Craig Ferguson/Vera Farmiga/Harper Simon (2013)

    User reviews423

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Great Storyline and Performance
    The story is exquisite and unique. A perfect combination of love story, thriller, drama, and a little comedy. The talented Vera Farmiga is excellent, along with Freedie Highmore, Max Theriot, and Nestor Carbonell.
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    • amaliarambe
    • Jul 29, 2019

    FAQ3

    • How old is Norman Bates meant to be?
    • Why is this show set in modern day?
    • How much time has passed during the series?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 18, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nha Nghi Bates
    • Filming locations
      • Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • American Genre Film Archive
      • Kerry Ehrin Productions
      • Universal Television
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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