The Banishing (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2021, The Banishing is a horror film directed by Christopher Smith, running about 97 minutes. “Some houses were never meant to be a home” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 1930s, a young reverend and his family are forced to confront their worst fears when they discover their new home holds a horrifying secret.
Who’s in it. The Banishing stars John Heffernan as Linus, Jessica Brown Findlay as Marianne, John Lynch as Malachi and Jason Thorpe as Dr. Sutter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Banishing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder and Shudder Amazon Channel 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 Banishing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Banishing tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Banishing (2021)?
- In US, The Banishing is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder, 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 Banishing worth watching?
- The Banishing holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Banishing?
- The Banishing stars John Heffernan, Jessica Brown Findlay, John Lynch, Jason Thorpe and Anya McKenna-Bruce.
- When was The Banishing released?
- The Banishing was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.