Descendent (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2025, Descendent is a drama, horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Peter Cilella, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. After a traumatic brain injury triggers terrifying visions of extraterrestrials and a newfound talent for drawing, a father-to-be begins to question his reality and becomes obsessed with the need to protect his family from an unseen threat.
Who’s in it. Descendent stars Ross Marquand as Sean, Sarah Bolger as Andrea, Susan Wilder as Aunt Robin and Charlene Amoia as Laurie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Descendent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and 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 Descendent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Descendent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Descendent (2025)?
- In US, Descendent is available to stream on Hulu, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and 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 Descendent worth watching?
- Descendent holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Descendent?
- Descendent stars Ross Marquand, Sarah Bolger, Susan Wilder, Charlene Amoia and Dan O'Brien.
- When was Descendent released?
- Descendent was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.