Unwelcome (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2023, Unwelcome is a horror film directed by Jon Wright, running about 104 minutes. “Break a promise. Pay the price.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Londoners Maya and Jamie escape their urban nightmare to the tranquility of rural Ireland only to discover malevolent, murderous goblins lurking in the gnarled, ancient wood at the foot of their new garden. When heavily pregnant Maya’s relationship with a local family turns sour, who – or what – will come to her rescue and to what extremes will she go to protect her unborn child?
Who’s in it. Unwelcome stars Hannah John-Kamen as Maya, Douglas Booth as Jamie, Jamie Lee O'Donnell as Aisling Whelan and Chris Walley as Killian Whelan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Unwelcome has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Shudder 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 Unwelcome page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unwelcome tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unwelcome (2023)?
- In US, Unwelcome is available to stream on Philo and Shudder, 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 Unwelcome worth watching?
- Unwelcome holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Unwelcome?
- Unwelcome stars Hannah John-Kamen, Douglas Booth, Jamie Lee O'Donnell, Chris Walley and Kristian Nairn.
- When was Unwelcome released?
- Unwelcome was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.