Hostel (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2006, Hostel is a thriller, fantasy, horror and mystery film directed by Eli Roth, running about 94 minutes. “Welcome to your worst nightmare.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three backpackers head to a Slovakian city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of the hell that awaits them.
Who’s in it. Hostel stars Jay Hernandez as Paxton, Derek Richardson as Josh, Eythor Gudjonsson as Oli and Barbara Nedeljakova as Natalya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Hostel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $82M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon 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 Hostel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hostel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hostel (2006)?
- In US, Hostel is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, 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 Hostel worth watching?
- Hostel holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hostel?
- Hostel stars Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson, Eythor Gudjonsson, Barbara Nedeljakova and Jana Kaderabkova.
- When was Hostel released?
- Hostel was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.