Earwig (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2022, Earwig is a fantasy and drama film directed by Lucile Hadžihalilović, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Somewhere in Europe, mid-20th century. Albert is employed to look after Mia, a girl with teeth of ice. Mia never leaves their apartment, where the shutters are always closed. The telephone rings regularly and the Master enquires after Mia's wellbeing. Until the day Albert is instructed that he must prepare the child to leave.
Who’s in it. Earwig stars Paul Hilton as Albert Scellinc, Romola Garai as Céleste, Alex Lawther as Laurence and Martin Verset as Young Albert Scellinc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Earwig has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Earwig page.
If you liked it. Fans of Earwig tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Earwig (2022)?
- In US, Earwig is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Earwig worth watching?
- Earwig holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Earwig?
- Earwig stars Paul Hilton, Romola Garai, Alex Lawther, Martin Verset and Peter van den Begin.
- When was Earwig released?
- Earwig was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.