The Wasteland (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2021, The Wasteland is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by David Casademunt, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Lucía and her son live isolated from society in a flat place where there’s practically no life. The small family unit formed by mother and son hardly ever receives visitors, and their goal is to lead a quiet existence. At first they succeed, but the appearance of a mysterious, violent creature that starts stalking their small house will put the relationship that unites them to the test.
Who’s in it. The Wasteland stars Asier Flores as Diego, Inma Cuesta as Lucía, Roberto Álamo as Salvador and Alejandra Howard as Juana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Wasteland has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wasteland page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wasteland tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wasteland (2021)?
- In US, The Wasteland is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wasteland worth watching?
- The Wasteland holds an audience score of 5.1 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 The Wasteland?
- The Wasteland stars Asier Flores, Inma Cuesta, Roberto Álamo, Alejandra Howard and Marià Llop.
- When was The Wasteland released?
- The Wasteland was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.