Lamb (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2021, Lamb is a fantasy, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Valdimar Jóhannsson, running about 106 minutes. “Mother. Nature.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Icelandic couple live with their herd of sheep on a beautiful but remote farm. When they discover a mysterious newborn on their land, they decide to keep it and raise it as their own. This unexpected development and the prospects of a new family brings them much joy before ultimately destroying them.
Who’s in it. Lamb stars Noomi Rapace as María, Hilmir Snær Guðnason as Ingvar, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson as Pétur and Ingvar E. Sigurðsson as Creature, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Lamb has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.2M at the box office.
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 Lamb page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lamb 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 Lamb (2021)?
- In US, Lamb 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 Lamb worth watching?
- Lamb holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lamb?
- Lamb stars Noomi Rapace, Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson and Sigurður Elvar Viðarson.
- When was Lamb released?
- Lamb was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.