The Abandoned (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2015, The Abandoned is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Eytan Rockaway, running about 86 minutes. “Where hope goes to die.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A troubled young woman who, in a last-ditch effort at getting her life together, takes a job working nights as a security guard at an abandoned luxury apartment building. Stuck with a brusque rent-a-cop as her partner, she tries to not let her mind play tricks on her while she patrols the empty halls. But as the night progresses strange things begin to happen - and she realizes it may not all be in her head.
Who’s in it. The Abandoned stars Jason Patric as Cooper, Louisa Krause as Streak, Mark Margolis as Jim and Carlos Velazquez as Martin Rollins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Abandoned has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Sundance Now 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 Abandoned page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Abandoned tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Abandoned (2015)?
- In US, The Abandoned is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, 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 Abandoned worth watching?
- The Abandoned holds an audience score of 4.7 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 Abandoned?
- The Abandoned stars Jason Patric, Louisa Krause, Mark Margolis, Carlos Velazquez and Ezra Knight.
- When was The Abandoned released?
- The Abandoned was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.