Stay Alive (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2006, Stay Alive is a thriller and horror film directed by William Brent Bell, running about 85 minutes. “Play It To Death.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the brutal death of a friend, a group of friends find themselves in possession of a video-game called "Stay Alive," a blood-curdling true story of a 17th century noblewoman known as the Blood Countess. After playing the game when they know they shouldn't, however, the friends realize that once they die in the game — they die for real!
Who’s in it. Stay Alive stars Samaire Armstrong as Abigail, Frankie Muniz as Swink, Jimmi Simpson as Phineus and Jon Foster as Hutch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Stay Alive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $27.1M 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 Stay Alive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stay Alive tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stay Alive (2006)?
- In US, Stay Alive 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 Stay Alive worth watching?
- Stay Alive holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Stay Alive?
- Stay Alive stars Samaire Armstrong, Frankie Muniz, Jimmi Simpson, Jon Foster and Wendell Pierce.
- When was Stay Alive released?
- Stay Alive was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.