The Gateway (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2018, The Gateway is a thriller and fantasy film directed by Volodymyr Tykhyy, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Inside the Chornobyl exclusion zone Grandma Prisa, the family matriarch, consorts with water nymphs, eats a diet filled with hallucinogenic mushrooms, and claims to have personally stabbed 12 SS soldiers to death during World War II. She lives together with her divorced and chronically ill daughter Slava and grandson Vova. Unexpectedly, their measured life comes to an end - Grandma Prisa receives a mystical warning about an impending catastrophe.
Who’s in it. The Gateway stars Irma Vitovska as Baba Prisia, Vitalina Bibliv as Slava, Dmytro Yaroshenko as Cop and Dmytro Tuboltsev as Dad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Gateway has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $640K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gateway page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gateway tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gateway (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gateway change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Gateway worth watching?
- The Gateway holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Gateway?
- The Gateway stars Irma Vitovska, Vitalina Bibliv, Dmytro Yaroshenko, Dmytro Tuboltsev and Yaroslav Fedorchuk.
- When was The Gateway released?
- The Gateway was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.