The Ward (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2010, The Ward is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by John Carpenter, running about 88 minutes. “Only Sanity Can Keep You Alive!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kristen, a troubled young woman, is captured by the police after burning down a farmhouse and is locked in the North Bend Psychiatric Hospital. Soon, she begins to suspect that the place has a dark secret at its core and she's determined to find out what it is.
Who’s in it. The Ward stars Amber Heard as Kristen, Mamie Gummer as Emily, Danielle Panabaker as Sarah and Jared Harris as Dr. Stringer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Ward has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ward page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ward tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ward (2010)?
- In US, The Ward is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ward worth watching?
- The Ward holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ward?
- The Ward stars Amber Heard, Mamie Gummer, Danielle Panabaker, Jared Harris and Laura-Leigh.
- When was The Ward released?
- The Ward was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.