The Grudge (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 5.5

The Grudge poster

Released in 2019, The Grudge is a horror and mystery film directed by Nicolas Pesce, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. After a young mother murders her family in her own house, a detective attempts to investigate the mysterious case, only to discover that the house is cursed by a vengeful ghost. Now targeted by the demonic spirits, the detective must do anything to protect herself and her family from harm.

Who’s in it. The Grudge stars Andrea Riseborough as Detective Muldoon, Demián Bichir as Goodman, John Cho as Peter Spencer and Lin Shaye as Faith Matheson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Grudge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $42.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu 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 The Grudge page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Grudge tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Grudge (2019)?
In US, The Grudge is available to stream on Hulu, 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 The Grudge worth watching?
The Grudge holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Grudge?
The Grudge stars Andrea Riseborough, Demián Bichir, John Cho, Lin Shaye and Jacki Weaver.
When was The Grudge released?
The Grudge was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.