Citadel (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2012, Citadel is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Ciarán Foy, running about 85 minutes. “They see your fear!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chronically agoraphobic since the day his wife was murdered, Tommy Cowley finds himself terrorized by a gang of syringe-wielding feral children, who are intent on taking his baby daughter. Upon discovering the nightmarish truth surrounding these hooded children, he learns that to be free of his fears, he must finally face the demons of his past and enter the one place he fears the most - the abandoned tower block, known as the Citadel.
Who’s in it. Citadel stars James Cosmo as Priest, Aneurin Barnard as Tommy, Amy Shiels as Joanne and Wunmi Mosaku as Marie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Citadel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Citadel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Citadel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Citadel (2012)?
- In US, Citadel is available to stream on FlixFling, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Citadel worth watching?
- Citadel holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Citadel?
- Citadel stars James Cosmo, Aneurin Barnard, Amy Shiels, Wunmi Mosaku and Jake Wilson.
- When was Citadel released?
- Citadel was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.