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The Gates

2026Movie1 h 39 minR

51
MediocreGoodWatch score
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Three friends' road trip turns terrifying when they witness a murder in a gated community. Trapped inside, hunted by residents who blame them, their bond fractures as a charismatic yet sinister patriarch closes in.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

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Directed by
John Burr
Written by
John Burr

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Facts

March 13, 2026 · 1 h 39 min · R

Released
March 13, 2026
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
10 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Gates?"

Questions about The Gates

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Gates?

In the United States, The Gates streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Gates worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.4, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, and Metacritic 44).

Will I feel good after watching The Gates?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will The Gates scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.