The Amaranth (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2018, The Amaranth is a thriller, drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Albert Chi, running about 88 minutes. “Immortality has a price.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lily and Richard move to a luxurious and cult-like community, where Lily becomes unsettled by the transformation she observes in her older husband and in her own physiology, leading her to wonder if there's something more sinister at play.
Who’s in it. The Amaranth stars Melora Walters as Lily Kendrick, Jeffrey DeMunn as Richard Kendrick, Christopher Denham as Dr. Alan Campbell and Shiva Negar as Mia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Amaranth 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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Amaranth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Amaranth tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Amaranth (2018)?
- In US, The Amaranth is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Amaranth worth watching?
- The Amaranth holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Amaranth?
- The Amaranth stars Melora Walters, Jeffrey DeMunn, Christopher Denham, Shiva Negar and Brandon Scott.
- When was The Amaranth released?
- The Amaranth was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.