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The Retreat

2021·Movie
1h 28min
IMDb4.3Rotten Tomatoes71%40%

Where to watch

PrimeFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

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The Retreat fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Scare8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis2

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0

World

The mind and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design and cinematography

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

A man finds himself alone and lost after a horrifying encounter with a monster during a backpacking trip into the Adirondack High Peaks. Now, he must fight for his life, and sanity, as he battles the evil Native American legend, The Wendigo.
Survival HorrorPsychological DreadSupernatural MonsterIsolated WildernessDescent into MadnessMythological CreatureIntense TensionBleak & UnsettlingFight for SanityAtmospheric Horror

Crew

Directed by:
Bruce Wemple
Written by:
Bruce Wemple, Bruce Wemple
Produced by:
Bruce Wemple, Grant Schumacher, Dylan Grunn
Composed by:
Dylan Grunn, Nate VanDeusen, Nate VanDeusen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Retreat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Retreat legally?

PrimeFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TVAmazon MX Player

The Retreat 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, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Retreat worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 4.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Retreat rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Retreat?

1 h 28 min

The Retreat runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Retreat?

Critics71
Audiences42

Not quite. Critics rate The Retreat higher (71) than audiences (42). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Retreat in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Retreat?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Retreat in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.