The Wretched (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2020, The Wretched is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Drew T. Pierce, running about 95 minutes. “What is forgotten will never be found.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rebellious teenage boy, struggling with his parent's imminent divorce, encounters a terrifying evil after his next-door neighbor becomes possessed by an ancient witch that feasts on children.
Who’s in it. The Wretched stars John-Paul Howard as Ben, Piper Curda as Mallory, Jamison Jones as Liam and Azie Tesfai as Sara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Wretched has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wretched page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wretched tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wretched (2020)?
- In US, The Wretched is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wretched worth watching?
- The Wretched holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wretched?
- The Wretched stars John-Paul Howard, Piper Curda, Jamison Jones, Azie Tesfai and Kevin Bigley.
- When was The Wretched released?
- The Wretched was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.