Acolytes (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2009, Acolytes is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Jon Hewitt, running about 91 minutes. “Nothing stays buried forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three teens blackmail a serial killer into helping them get rid of a violent bully.
Who’s in it. Acolytes stars Joel Edgerton as Ian Wright, Michael Dorman as Gary Parker, Sebastian Gregory as Mark and Hanna Mangan Lawrence as Chasely, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Acolytes has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $860 at the box office.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Acolytes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Acolytes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Acolytes (2009)?
- In AU, Acolytes is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Acolytes worth watching?
- Acolytes holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Acolytes?
- Acolytes stars Joel Edgerton, Michael Dorman, Sebastian Gregory, Hanna Mangan Lawrence and Joshua Payne.
- When was Acolytes released?
- Acolytes was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.