The Hide (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2008, The Hide is a thriller and horror film directed by Marek Losey, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. On the windswept Suffolk mudflats creaks a bird-hide, inside which hovers Roy Tunt, a prematurely aged, mildly obsessive-compulsive birder. With one more sighting - the elusive sociable plover - he will have 'twitched' the entire British List. Tunt has his shortwave radio, packed-lunch and a portrait of his ex-wife Sandra for company. Suddenly, in the midst of a conversation with Sandra's portrait, the hide door blows open and a bedraggled stranger - unshaven, edgy and bloodied introduces himself as Dave John, a fugitive from the storm. After a tense introduction, the two men discover that they have a good deal in common, sharing sandwiches, tea and personal exchanges which are frank, poignant and often funny. As the two men begin to form a close bond news of a police manhunt sets them both on edge driving their fragile relationship to a tragic conclusion.
Who’s in it. The Hide stars Alex MacQueen as Roy Tunt, Laura Hopwood, Phil Campbell as Dave John and Howard Ward.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Hide has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hide page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hide tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hide (2008)?
- In GB, The Hide is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hide worth watching?
- The Hide holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hide?
- The Hide stars Alex MacQueen, Laura Hopwood, Phil Campbell and Howard Ward.
- When was The Hide released?
- The Hide was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.