Palo Santo (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2018, Palo Santo is a fantasy, drama and music film directed by Fred Rowson, running about 15 minutes. “Midnight approaches. Embrace the dark.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Palo Santo, a city on a distant planet, on which human beings are a rare commodity, worshipped and idolized by an android society. Olly, along with the final humans, is recruited to perform in a series of bizarre erotic cabarets, for an artificial master known only as The Showman.
Who’s in it. Palo Santo stars Olly Alexander as Olly Alexander, Vithaya Pansringarm as The Showman, Ben Whishaw as Palo Santo Hologram and Judi Dench as Mother of Palo Santo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Palo Santo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Palo Santo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Palo Santo tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Palo Santo (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Palo Santo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Palo Santo worth watching?
- Palo Santo holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Palo Santo?
- Palo Santo stars Olly Alexander, Vithaya Pansringarm, Ben Whishaw, Judi Dench and Tachanan Khontrong.
- When was Palo Santo released?
- Palo Santo was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.