Mandrake (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 3.8

Mandrake poster

Released in 2010, Mandrake is a thriller, horror, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Tripp Reed, running about 89 minutes. “The root of all evil” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An expedition led by adventurer Darren McCall and funded by the wealthy Harry Vargas braves the impenetrable jungle to retrieve a fabled bejeweled dagger from an ancient burial ground. But pulling the dagger from its rightful resting place awakens the long-dormant plant creature - part plant, part animal, and all bloodthirsty -- and sends it on a feeding frenzy from which there seems scant hope of survival or escape...

Who’s in it. Mandrake stars Max Martini as Sgt. McCall, Betsy Russell as Felicia, Benito Martinez as Harry Vargas and Jon Mack as Carla Manning, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Mandrake has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mandrake page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mandrake tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mandrake (2010)?
In US, Mandrake is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Mandrake worth watching?
Mandrake holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mandrake?
Mandrake stars Max Martini, Betsy Russell, Benito Martinez, Jon Mack and Nick Gomez.
When was Mandrake released?
Mandrake was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.