The Vigil (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2020, The Vigil is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Keith Thomas, running about 88 minutes. “Say your prayers” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man providing overnight watch to a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community finds himself opposite a malevolent entity.
Who’s in it. The Vigil stars Dave Davis as Yakov Ronen, Lynn Cohen as Mrs. Litvak, Menashe Lustig as Reb Shulem and Malky Goldman as Sarah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Vigil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $742.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Shudder 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 The Vigil page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vigil tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vigil (2020)?
- In US, The Vigil is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, 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 The Vigil worth watching?
- The Vigil 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 Vigil?
- The Vigil stars Dave Davis, Lynn Cohen, Menashe Lustig, Malky Goldman and Fred Melamed.
- When was The Vigil released?
- The Vigil was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.