The Institute (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2017, The Institute is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by James Franco, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In 19th century Baltimore, Isabel Porter, a girl stricken with grief from her parents' untimely death, voluntarily checks herself into the Rosewood Institute. Subjected to bizarre and increasingly violent pseudo-scientific experiments in personality modification, brainwashing and mind control, she must escape the clutches of the Rosewood and exact her revenge, or else be forever lost.
Who’s in it. The Institute stars James Franco as Dr. Cairn, Tim Blake Nelson as Dr. Lemelle, Lori Singer as Madame Werner and Eric Roberts as Dr. Torrington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Institute has proved divisive with audiences.
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, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Institute page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Institute tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Institute (2017)?
- In US, The Institute is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Institute worth watching?
- The Institute holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Institute?
- The Institute stars James Franco, Tim Blake Nelson, Lori Singer, Eric Roberts and Topher Grace.
- When was The Institute released?
- The Institute was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.