The Appearance (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2018, The Appearance is a thriller and horror film directed by Kurt Knight, running about 111 minutes. “Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mateho, an officer of the Inquisition and rational man of science, visits a remote monastery to investigate a bizarre murder of a monk. And you guessed it: something evil is afoot. But is the terror man-made or the result of witchcraft?
Who’s in it. The Appearance stars Jake Stormoen as Mateho, Kristian Nairn as Johnny, Adam Johnson as Felix and Michael Flynn as Scipio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Appearance has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Appearance page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Appearance tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Appearance (2018)?
- In US, The Appearance is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video 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 The Appearance worth watching?
- The Appearance holds an audience score of 5.2 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 The Appearance?
- The Appearance stars Jake Stormoen, Kristian Nairn, Adam Johnson, Michael Flynn and Baylee Self.
- When was The Appearance released?
- The Appearance was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.