Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2011, Martha Marcy May Marlene is a thriller and drama film directed by Sean Durkin, running about 101 minutes. “You can get away. But you can never escape.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After several years of living with a cult, Martha finally escapes and calls her estranged sister, Lucy, for help. Martha finds herself at the quiet Connecticut home Lucy shares with her new husband, Ted, but the memories of what she experienced in the cult make peace hard to find. As flashbacks continue to torment her, Martha fails to shake a terrible sense of dread, especially in regard to the cult's manipulative leader.
Who’s in it. Martha Marcy May Marlene stars John Hawkes as Patrick, Sarah Paulson as Lucy, Elizabeth Olsen as Martha and Hugh Dancy as Ted, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Martha Marcy May Marlene has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Martha Marcy May Marlene page.
If you liked it. Fans of Martha Marcy May Marlene tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011)?
- In US, Martha Marcy May Marlene is available to 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 Martha Marcy May Marlene worth watching?
- Martha Marcy May Marlene holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Martha Marcy May Marlene?
- Martha Marcy May Marlene stars John Hawkes, Sarah Paulson, Elizabeth Olsen, Hugh Dancy and Brady Corbet.
- When was Martha Marcy May Marlene released?
- Martha Marcy May Marlene was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.