Mara (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2018, Mara is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Clive Tonge, running about 100 minutes. “Whatever You Do, Do Not Sleep.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Criminal psychologist Kate Fuller is assigned to the murder of a man who has seemingly been strangled in his sleep by his wife and the only witness is their eight-year-old daughter, Sophie. As Kate digs into the mystery of an ancient demon which kills people in their sleep, she experiences the same petrifying symptoms as all previous victims and spirals through a chilling nightmare to save herself and Sophie before she dares fall asleep again.
Who’s in it. Mara stars Olga Kurylenko as Kate, Javier Botet as Mara, Mitch Eakins as Martin Ellis and Lance E. Nichols as McCarthy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Mara has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $470.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and Bloodstream 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 Mara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mara tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mara (2018)?
- In US, Mara is available to stream on YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and Bloodstream, 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 Mara worth watching?
- Mara holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mara?
- Mara stars Olga Kurylenko, Javier Botet, Mitch Eakins, Lance E. Nichols and Rosie Fellner.
- When was Mara released?
- Mara was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.