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The Retreat

2021·Movie
1h 22min
IMDb4.9Metacritic593.2Rotten Tomatoes77%44%

Where to watch

PrimePhiloAMC+HooplaShudder

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The Retreat fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis4
  • Pathos3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

The only way out is to fight.

Renee and Valerie, a couple at a cross roads in their relationship, leave the city to spend the week at a remote cabin with friends. But when they arrive, their friends are nowhere to be found. As they stumble through their relationship woes, they discover they are being hunted by a group of militant extremists who are determined to exterminate them.
LGBTQ+ HorrorCabin in the WoodsSurvival ThrillerSocial CommentaryIntense TensionMystery ElementsGory ViolencePsychologicalIsolated Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Pat Mills
Written by:
Alyson Richards
Produced by:
Jenny Lewis, John Laing, Jeff Sackman
Composed by:
Steph Copeland

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Retreat

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Where can I stream The Retreat legally?

PrimePhiloAMC+HooplaShudderPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

The Retreat is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. 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?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 4.9, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Retreat rated?

ViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How long is The Retreat?

1 h 22 min

The Retreat runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Retreat?

Critics68
Audiences42

Not quite. Critics rate The Retreat higher (68) 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 Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Retreat?

36ADARATAUBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDE+22

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Retreat in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.