The Reaping (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2007, The Reaping is a horror film directed by Stephen Hopkins, running about 99 minutes. “Thousands of years ago, there was a series of bizarre occurrences that many believe to have been the Ten Biblical Plagues. No one thought they could happen again. Until now.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Katherine Morrissey, a former Christian missionary, lost her faith after the tragic deaths of her family. Now she applies her expertise to debunking religious phenomena. When a series of biblical plagues overrun a small town, Katherine arrives to prove that a supernatural force is not behind the occurrences, but soon finds that science cannot explain what is happening. Instead, she must regain her faith to combat the evil that waits in a Louisiana swamp.
Who’s in it. The Reaping stars Hilary Swank as Katherine, David Morrissey as Doug, Idris Elba as Ben and AnnaSophia Robb as Loren McConnell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Reaping has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $62.8M 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 Reaping page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Reaping tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Reaping (2007)?
- In US, The Reaping 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 Reaping worth watching?
- The Reaping holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Reaping?
- The Reaping stars Hilary Swank, David Morrissey, Idris Elba, AnnaSophia Robb and Stephen Rea.
- When was The Reaping released?
- The Reaping was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.