Hereditary (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2018, Hereditary is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Ari Aster, running about 128 minutes. “Every family tree hides a secret.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away, her daughter's family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry.
Who’s in it. Hereditary stars Toni Collette as Annie Graham, Alex Wolff as Peter Graham, Gabriel Byrne as Steve Graham and Milly Shapiro as Charlie Graham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Hereditary has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $82.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Hereditary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hereditary tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hereditary (2018)?
- In US, Hereditary is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, 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 Hereditary worth watching?
- Hereditary holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hereditary?
- Hereditary stars Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Gabriel Byrne, Milly Shapiro and Ann Dowd.
- When was Hereditary released?
- Hereditary was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.