The Unfamiliar (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2020, The Unfamiliar is a thriller and horror film directed by Henk Pretorius, running about 89 minutes. “Some fears haunt you from within.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A British Army doctor comes back from a war, thinking that she has PTSD only to discover that there is a more daunting malevolence at work making the life that she knew unfamiliar.
Who’s in it. The Unfamiliar stars Jemima West as Elizabeth (Izzy) Cormack, Christopher Dane as Ethan Cormack, Rebecca Hanssen as Emma Cormack and Harry McMillan-Hunt as Tommy Cormack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Unfamiliar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unfamiliar page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unfamiliar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unfamiliar (2020)?
- In US, The Unfamiliar is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Unfamiliar worth watching?
- The Unfamiliar 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 Unfamiliar?
- The Unfamiliar stars Jemima West, Christopher Dane, Rebecca Hanssen, Harry McMillan-Hunt and Rachel Lin.
- When was The Unfamiliar released?
- The Unfamiliar was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.