We Are What We Are (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 2013, We Are What We Are is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Jim Mickle, running about 105 minutes. “Blood is the strongest bond.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The Parkers, reclusive people who cling to ancient customs, find their secret lives threatened when a torrential downpour and the death of the family matriarch forces daughters Iris and Rose to assume special responsibilities.

Who’s in it. We Are What We Are stars Bill Sage as Frank Parker, Ambyr Childers as Iris Parker, Julia Garner as Rose Parker and Michael Parks as Doc Barrow, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, We Are What We Are has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $81.4K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Are What We Are page.

If you liked it. Fans of We Are What We Are tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch We Are What We Are (2013)?
In US, We Are What We Are is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is We Are What We Are worth watching?
We Are What We Are holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in We Are What We Are?
We Are What We Are stars Bill Sage, Ambyr Childers, Julia Garner, Michael Parks and Wyatt Russell.
When was We Are What We Are released?
We Are What We Are was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.