The Ruins (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2008, The Ruins is a horror film directed by Carter Smith, running about 91 minutes. “Terror has evolved.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Americans Amy, Stacy, Jeff and Eric look for fun during a sunny holiday in Mexico, but they get much more than that after visiting an archaeological dig in the jungle.
Who’s in it. The Ruins stars Jonathan Tucker as Jeff McIntire, Jena Malone as Amy, Shawn Ashmore as Eric and Joe Anderson as Mathias, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Ruins has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.8M 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 The Ruins page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ruins tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ruins (2008)?
- In US, The Ruins 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 Ruins worth watching?
- The Ruins holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ruins?
- The Ruins stars Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone, Shawn Ashmore, Joe Anderson and Laura Ramsey.
- When was The Ruins released?
- The Ruins was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.