The Sacrament (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2013, The Sacrament is a thriller and horror film directed by Ti West, running about 99 minutes. “Live as one. Die as one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two journalists set out to document their friend's journey to reunite with his estranged sister. They track her to an undisclosed location where they are welcomed into the remote world of "Eden Parish," a self-sustained rural utopia composed of nearly two hundred members and overseen by a mysterious leader known only as "Father." It quickly becomes evident to the newcomers that this paradise may not be as it seems. Eden Parish harbors a twisted secret. What started as just another documentary shoot soon becomes a fight for survival.
Who’s in it. The Sacrament stars Joe Swanberg as Jake, AJ Bowen as Sam, Kentucker Audley as Patrick and Gene Jones as Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Sacrament has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel 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 Sacrament page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sacrament tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sacrament (2013)?
- In US, The Sacrament is available to stream on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, 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 Sacrament worth watching?
- The Sacrament holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sacrament?
- The Sacrament stars Joe Swanberg, AJ Bowen, Kentucker Audley, Gene Jones and Amy Seimetz.
- When was The Sacrament released?
- The Sacrament was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.