The Territory (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1981, The Territory is a drama and horror film directed by Raúl Ruiz, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A small group of well-to-do vacationers go on a hiking trip into the woods. Foolishly unprepared to deal with Mother Nature and their situation, they wander around lost for days and weeks, becoming more and more fatigued, hungry, and desperate. A brief encounter with a pair of epicureans on a bridge fails to garner them any of the gluttons' feast due to a language barrier. Eventually their party begins to die, and the survivors ration their meat among them, attaching a religious-type ritual to its dispensation.
Who’s in it. The Territory stars Geoffrey Carey as Peter, Paul Getty Jr. as Ron, Jeffrey Kime as Jim and Rebecca Pauly as Barbara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Territory has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Territory page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Territory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Territory (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Territory change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Territory worth watching?
- The Territory holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Territory?
- The Territory stars Geoffrey Carey, Paul Getty Jr., Jeffrey Kime, Rebecca Pauly and Isabelle Weingarten.
- When was The Territory released?
- The Territory was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.