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The Stay

2021·Movie
1h 27min
IMDb4.3Rotten Tomatoes–93%

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The Stay fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Good friends and some time to kill.

Two couples rent a secluded house for a weekend getaway, and encounter an odd caretaker while facing a dangerous secret.
Psychological ThrillerSecluded House HorrorMystery SuspenseCreepy CaretakerBuilding TensionUnsettling AtmosphereDark SecretsContemporary HorrorSlow Burn Dread

Crew

Directed by:
Scott Hamm Duenas
Written by:
Scott Hamm Duenas, Kipp Tribble, Scott Hamm
Composed by:
Wesley Hughes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Stay

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Where can I stream The Stay legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaPlexTubi TV

The Stay 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 Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. 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 Stay worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 4.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Stay rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is The Stay?

1 h 27 min

The Stay runs 1 h 27 min.

What language is The Stay in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Stay?

9BECADKFINLNOPLSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Stay in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.