Risen (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2021, Risen is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Eddie Arya, running about 109 minutes. “We're at the edge of a mass extinction.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Disaster unfolds when a meteor strikes a small town, turning the environment uninhabitable and killing everything in the surrounding area. Exobiologist Lauren Stone is called to find answers to the unearthly event. As she begins to uncover the truth, imminent danger awakens and it becomes a race against time to save mankind.
Who’s in it. Risen stars Nicole Schalmo as Lauren, Jack Campbell as Colonel Emmerich, Caroline McQuade as Mandy Stone and Kenneth Trujillo as David Santiago, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Risen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Risen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Risen tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Risen (2021)?
- In US, Risen is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Risen worth watching?
- Risen holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Risen?
- Risen stars Nicole Schalmo, Jack Campbell, Caroline McQuade, Kenneth Trujillo and Buffy Anne Littaua.
- When was Risen released?
- Risen was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.