Malignant (2021): cast, story & where to watch

2021 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2021, Malignant is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by James Wan, running about 111 minutes. “A new vision of terror.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities with a mysterious tie to her past.

Who’s in it. Malignant stars Annabelle Wallis as Madison Mitchell, Maddie Hasson as Sydney Lake, George Young as Detective Kekoa Shaw and Michole Briana White as Detective Regina Moss, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Malignant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $34.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Malignant page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Malignant (2021)?
In US, Malignant is available to 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 Malignant worth watching?
Malignant holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Malignant?
Malignant stars Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson, George Young, Michole Briana White and Mckenna Grace.
When was Malignant released?
Malignant was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.