The Barge People (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2018, The Barge People is a horror film directed by Charlie Steeds, running about 78 minutes. “No One Escapes” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set on the canals amid the glorious British countryside, two sisters and their boyfriends head off for a relaxing weekend away on a barge, unaware of the flesh-eating fish mutants lurking in the water, ready and waiting to feed.
Who’s in it. The Barge People stars Kate Davies-Speak as Kat, Mark McKirdy as Mark, Makenna Guyler as Jade and Natalie Martins as Sophie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Barge People has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo 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 The Barge People page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Barge People tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Barge People (2018)?
- In US, The Barge People is available to stream on Philo, 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 The Barge People worth watching?
- The Barge People holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Barge People?
- The Barge People stars Kate Davies-Speak, Mark McKirdy, Makenna Guyler, Natalie Martins and Matt Swales.
- When was The Barge People released?
- The Barge People was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.