The Square (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2008, The Square is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Nash Edgerton, running about 105 minutes. “Some things can't be buried.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ray, a construction worker trapped in an unhappy marriage, pursues an affair with his neighbor, Carla. Carla's husband, Greg, is a mobster who keeps large sums of drug money in their home. With this in mind, Carla comes up with a plan: She and Ray will steal Greg's money, burn down her house, convince Greg the money was lost in the fire and then run away together. Carla's scheme, however, doesn't go off as planned.
Who’s in it. The Square stars Sigurjón Kjartansson, Jón Gnarr, David Roberts as Raymond Yale and Hilmir Snær Guðnason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Square has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $728.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Square page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Square tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Square (2008)?
- In US, The Square is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Square worth watching?
- The Square holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Square?
- The Square stars Sigurjón Kjartansson, Jón Gnarr, David Roberts, Hilmir Snær Guðnason and Claire van der Boom.
- When was The Square released?
- The Square was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.