Damsel (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2018, Damsel is a comedy, drama and western film directed by Nathan Zellner, running about 114 minutes. “Not all damsels need saving.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Oregon, a small town near the sea, around 1870. Henry, a grieving man who aspires to preach as a way to overcome his unfortunate past, reunites with eccentric pioneer Samuel Alabaster, who has hired him to officiate at his marriage to the precious Penelope. What Henry ignores is that both must embark on a dangerous journey through the inhospitable wilderness to meet her.
Who’s in it. Damsel stars Robert Pattinson as Samuel Alabaster, Mia Wasikowska as Penelope, David Zellner as Parson Henry and Nathan Zellner as Rufus Cornell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Damsel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Damsel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Damsel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Damsel (2018)?
- In US, Damsel is available to 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 Damsel worth watching?
- Damsel holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Damsel?
- Damsel stars Robert Pattinson, Mia Wasikowska, David Zellner, Nathan Zellner and Joseph Billingiere.
- When was Damsel released?
- Damsel was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.