Ascendant (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2021, Ascendant is a thriller, mystery and science fiction film directed by Sherad Anthony Sanchez, running about 101 minutes. “120 floors. 4 walls. 1 secret trapped inside.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young environmentalist wakes, trapped, kidnapped in the elevator of a super high rise building at the mercy of her tormentors.
Who’s in it. Ascendant stars Charlotte Best as Aria Wolf, Jonny Pasvolsky as Richard Wolf, Andrew Jack as Doctor Thompson and Susan Prior as Barbara Wolf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Ascendant has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $319K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Ascendant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ascendant tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ascendant (2021)?
- In US, Ascendant is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Ascendant worth watching?
- Ascendant holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ascendant?
- Ascendant stars Charlotte Best, Jonny Pasvolsky, Andrew Jack, Susan Prior and Karelina Clarke.
- When was Ascendant released?
- Ascendant was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.