Hen (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2025, Hen is a horror film directed by Nico Scheepers, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. After a gruesome massacre, Dawid discovers a feral boy hidden in a chest on an isolated farm. Driven by duty, Dawid and his wife, Hanna, take the boy in. But Lukas is not an ordinary child. Though innocent, he carries an inexplicable curse - an unseen force that sows madness and despair in those who come to love him.
Who’s in it. Hen stars Dawian van der Westhuizen as Lukas, Amalia Uys as Hanna, Stian Bam as Dawid and Marelize Viljoen as Swerwer 1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Hen 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 Hen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hen tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hen (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hen worth watching?
- Hen holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hen?
- Hen stars Dawian van der Westhuizen, Amalia Uys, Stian Bam, Marelize Viljoen and Anoecha Kruger.
- When was Hen released?
- Hen was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.