Rougarou (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2016, Rougarou is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film, running about 16 minutes. “Best keep to your Lenten vows or Rougarou will get you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In rural Louisiana, 11-year-old Sabine's widower father misses Ash Wednesday Mass, so she pushes him to give up drinking for Lent. He breaks his vow, evoking the wrath of the ROUGAROU, a mythical bayou beast who punishes bad Catholics. Now Sabine has to step up to save him from the monster or risk losing her only living parent.
Who’s in it. Rougarou stars Jacob DeMonte-Finn as Dempsey, Roger Robinson as Frere Jean, Kendrick Sampson as Henri and Cali Sheldon as Sabine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Rougarou sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rougarou page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rougarou tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rougarou (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rougarou change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rougarou worth watching?
- Rougarou holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rougarou?
- Rougarou stars Jacob DeMonte-Finn, Roger Robinson, Kendrick Sampson, Cali Sheldon and Noelle Sheldon.
- When was Rougarou released?
- Rougarou was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.