40 Acres (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2025, 40 Acres is an action, thriller, drama and fantasy film directed by R.T. Thorne, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Hailey Freeman and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in rural Canada after the Civil War. In a famine-decimated near future, they now struggle to safeguard their farm, as they make one last stand against a vicious militia hell-bent on taking their 40 Acres.
Who’s in it. 40 Acres stars Danielle Deadwyler as Hailey Freeman, Kataem O'Connor as Emanuel Freeman, Michael Greyeyes as Galen and Milcania Diaz-Rojas as Dawn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, 40 Acres has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 40 Acres page.
If you liked it. Fans of 40 Acres tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 40 Acres (2025)?
- In US, 40 Acres is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 40 Acres worth watching?
- 40 Acres holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 40 Acres?
- 40 Acres stars Danielle Deadwyler, Kataem O'Connor, Michael Greyeyes, Milcania Diaz-Rojas and Leenah Robinson.
- When was 40 Acres released?
- 40 Acres was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.