Matriarch (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2018, Matriarch is a thriller and horror film directed by Scott Vickers, running about 91 minutes. “She wants the life you give” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A pregnant woman and her husband are taken in by a farmer and his wife after crashing their car in the Scottish countryside. Once inside, they realize their hosts’ daughter is a missing child from the news years earlier. Things take a sinister twist when the farmer and his wife inform the couple they intend to keep their baby once born.
Who’s in it. Matriarch stars Charlie Blackwood as Rachel Hopkins, Julie Hannan as Agnes Fairbairn, Scott Vickers as Matt Hopkins and Briony Monroe as Faith Fairbairn / Ellie Adams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Matriarch has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 Matriarch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Matriarch tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Matriarch (2018)?
- In US, Matriarch is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Matriarch worth watching?
- Matriarch holds an audience score of 5.1 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 Matriarch?
- Matriarch stars Charlie Blackwood, Julie Hannan, Scott Vickers, Briony Monroe and Thoren Ferguson.
- When was Matriarch released?
- Matriarch was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.