Stay (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2005, Stay is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Marc Forster, running about 99 minutes. “Between the worlds of the living and the dead there is a place you're not supposed to stay.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Psychiatrist Sam Foster has a new patient, Henry Letham, who claims to be suicidal. In trying to diagnose him, Sam visits Henry's prior therapist and also finds Henry's mother -- even though Henry has said that he murdered both of his parents. As reality starts to contradict fact, Sam spirals into an unstable mental state. Then he finds a clue as to how and when Henry may try to kill himself, and races to try to stop him.
Who’s in it. Stay stars Ewan McGregor as Sam Foster, Ryan Gosling as Henry Letham, Naomi Watts as Lila Culpepper and Kate Burton as Mrs. Letham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Stay has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Indie Club 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 Stay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stay tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stay (2005)?
- In US, Stay is available to stream on Indie Club Amazon 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 Stay worth watching?
- Stay holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stay?
- Stay stars Ewan McGregor, Ryan Gosling, Naomi Watts, Kate Burton and Elizabeth Reaser.
- When was Stay released?
- Stay was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.