The Sanctuary (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2019, The Sanctuary is a thriller and drama film directed by Allen Kool, running about 100 minutes. “EVIL BEGETS EVIL” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Edna and Harley Whalen, an elderly couple, give shelter to Wade, a suspected murderer on the run. The Whalens do all that they can to protect Wade but evil begets evil in this world, and even more so in Sanctuary.
Who’s in it. The Sanctuary stars Lawrene Denkers as Edna Whalen, Dylen Michael Guiry as Wade Overton, Rick Amsbury as Harley Whalen and John Riley O'Handley as Sheriff Nate Fields, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Sanctuary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Sanctuary page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sanctuary tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sanctuary (2019)?
- In US, The Sanctuary 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 The Sanctuary worth watching?
- The Sanctuary holds an audience score of 5.5 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 The Sanctuary?
- The Sanctuary stars Lawrene Denkers, Dylen Michael Guiry, Rick Amsbury, John Riley O'Handley and Christina Marouchou.
- When was The Sanctuary released?
- The Sanctuary was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.