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The Banished

2025·Movie
1h 37min
IMDb3.7

Where to watch

PrimeFandango at Home FreePlexFawesome

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The Banished fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

  • Tension10
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Family Dynamics4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

The mind, mystery, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Evil roams this land.

Grace has nowhere to turn when she finds herself lost in the wilderness with a dark presence threatening to consume her in this twisted folk horror.
Psychological ThrillerWilderness SurvivalHigh Stakes MysterySuspensefulIsolated SettingTrust & DeceptionDark & MenacingIntense AtmosphereCreeping Dread

Crew

Directed by:
Joseph Sims-Dennett, Leighton Cardno, Raphael Sikic
Written by:
Joseph Sims-Dennett
Produced by:
Joseph Sims-Dennett, Andrew Mann, Leighton Cardno
Composed by:
Gareth Evans, Tauese Tofa, David Gaylard

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Banished

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Where can I stream The Banished legally?

PrimeFandango at Home FreePlexFawesome

The Banished is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Banished worth watching?

27
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28/100 (IMDb 3.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Banished rated?

Disturbing imageryViolence

Content advisories: disturbing imagery and violence.

How long is The Banished?

1 h 37 min

The Banished runs 1 h 37 min.

What language is The Banished in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch The Banished?

8AUCAESGBGGIENZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Banished in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.