The Follower (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2016, The Follower is a thriller and tv movie film directed by Damián Romay, running about 89 minutes. “Being famous can be deadly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tragedy strikes when Chelsea's flight back home crashes in the wilderness. The only other urvivor of the crash, Evelyn King, who just so happens to be a huge fan of Chelsea, pulls her to safety. As Evelyn cares for Chelsea's wounds, she becomes increasingly obsessive. Chelsea begins to realize that her caretaker may have more sinister plans in store and she must find a way to overcome her injuries in order to escape from Evelyn, whose insane adoration may ultimately be Chelsea's demise.
Who’s in it. The Follower stars Erika Christensen as Chelsea, Douglas M. Griffin as Sheriff Cooper, Han Soto as Doctor Ellis and Thomas Francis Murphy as Walter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Follower has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Follower page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Follower tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Follower (2016)?
- In US, The Follower is available to 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 Follower worth watching?
- The Follower holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Follower?
- The Follower stars Erika Christensen, Douglas M. Griffin, Han Soto, Thomas Francis Murphy and John L. Armijo.
- When was The Follower released?
- The Follower was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.