Gothika (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2003, Gothika is a thriller and horror film directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, running about 98 minutes. “Because someone is dead doesn't mean they're gone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a car crash, a criminal psychologist regains consciousness only to find that she's a patient in the same mental institution that currently employs her. It seems she's been accused of murdering her husband—but she has no memory of committing the crime. As she tries to regain her memory and convince her co-workers of her innocence, a vengeful spirit uses her as an earthly pawn, which further convinces everyone of her guilt.
Who’s in it. Gothika stars Halle Berry as Miranda Grey, Robert Downey Jr. as Pete Graham, Charles S. Dutton as Douglas Grey and Penélope Cruz as Chloe Sava, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Gothika has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $141.6M 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 Gothika page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gothika tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gothika (2003)?
- In US, Gothika 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 Gothika worth watching?
- Gothika holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Gothika?
- Gothika stars Halle Berry, Robert Downey Jr., Charles S. Dutton, Penélope Cruz and John Carroll Lynch.
- When was Gothika released?
- Gothika was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.