The Current Occupant (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2020, The Current Occupant is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Julius Ramsay, running about 86 minutes. “The institution will change you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Trapped in a mysterious psychiatric ward, a man with no memory comes to believe that he’s the President of the United States and the subject of a diabolical political conspiracy. As the asylum’s soul-crushing forces bear down on him, he fights to preserve his sanity and escape so that he can return to power.
Who’s in it. The Current Occupant stars Barry Watson as Henry Cameron, Sonita Henry as Dr. Larson, Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III as Orderly and Lilli Birdsell as Helen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Current Occupant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Current Occupant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Current Occupant tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Current Occupant (2020)?
- In US, The Current Occupant is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Current Occupant worth watching?
- The Current Occupant holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Current Occupant?
- The Current Occupant stars Barry Watson, Sonita Henry, Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III, Lilli Birdsell and Kate Cobb.
- When was The Current Occupant released?
- The Current Occupant was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.