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The Banishing

2021Movie1 h 37 minNR

Horror
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Metacritic48–Rotten Tomatoes65%25%
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Metacritic48–Rotten Tomatoes65%25%

Summary

In the 1930s, a young reverend and his family are forced to confront their worst fears when they discover their new home holds a horrifying secret.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Christopher Smith
Written by
Ray Bogdanovich, David Beton, Dean Lines
Produced by
Laurie Cook, Jason Newmark, Sharon Harel-Cohen
Music by
James Griffith, Pablo Clements

Everyone

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Facts

April 29, 2021 · 1 h 37 min · NR

Released
April 29, 2021
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$563,672
Available in
65 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about The Banishing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Banishing?

PhiloAMC+HooplaShudder

In the United States, The Banishing streams on Philo, AMC+, and Shudder, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is The Banishing worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 4.5, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 48). Critics rate it higher (57 out of 100) than audiences (35).

Will The Banishing scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

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

Will I feel good after watching The Banishing?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.