The Stag (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2013, The Stag is a comedy film directed by John Butler, running about 94 minutes. “They're about to get in touch with their masculine side!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At his fiancée’s urging, a very modern Irish groom-to-be reluctantly agrees to a stag weekend with his friends, camping in the western wilderness of Ireland. Much to their chagrin, these modern men are joined by the brother of the bride, a crazy, unpredictable alpha male known as “The Machine”, and an explosive Id to their collective Ego. The Machine is a force of nature, and under his leadership, the men—stripped of modern comfort, convenience and, finally, clothing—must begin their journey into the wild.
Who’s in it. The Stag stars Andrew Scott as Davin, Hugh O'Conor as Fionnan, Peter McDonald as The Machine and Brian Gleeson as Simon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Stag has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Stag page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stag tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stag (2013)?
- In US, The Stag 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 The Stag worth watching?
- The Stag holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stag?
- The Stag stars Andrew Scott, Hugh O'Conor, Peter McDonald, Brian Gleeson and Michael Legge.
- When was The Stag released?
- The Stag was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.