Midsommar (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2019, Midsommar is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Ari Aster, running about 147 minutes. “Let the festivities begin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Several friends travel to Sweden to study as anthropologists a summer festival that is held every ninety years in the remote hometown of one of them. What begins as a dream vacation in a place where the sun never sets, gradually turns into a dark nightmare as the mysterious inhabitants invite them to participate in their disturbing festive activities.
Who’s in it. Midsommar stars Florence Pugh as Dani, Jack Reynor as Christian, William Jackson Harper as Josh and Will Poulter as Mark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Midsommar has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $48.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Midsommar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midsommar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midsommar (2019)?
- In US, Midsommar is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Midsommar worth watching?
- Midsommar holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Midsommar?
- Midsommar stars Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, William Jackson Harper, Will Poulter and Vilhelm Blomgren.
- When was Midsommar released?
- Midsommar was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.