The Village (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2004, The Village is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by M. Night Shyamalan, running about 108 minutes. “There is no turning back” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a willful young man tries to venture beyond his sequestered Pennsylvania hamlet, his actions set off a chain of chilling incidents that will alter the community forever.
Who’s in it. The Village stars Bryce Dallas Howard as Ivy Walker, Joaquin Phoenix as Lucius Hunt, Adrien Brody as Noah Percy and William Hurt as Edward Walker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Village has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $256.7M 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 The Village page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Village tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Village (2004)?
- In US, The Village 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 The Village worth watching?
- The Village holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Village?
- The Village stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Joaquin Phoenix, Adrien Brody, William Hurt and Sigourney Weaver.
- When was The Village released?
- The Village was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.