Archons (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2020, Archons is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Nick Szostakiwskyj, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Archons is the story of falling-from-grace rock group, Sled Dog, half a decade after the release of their hit single, Backfire. After a chance encounter with rock-legend and life-long idol, Emerson Gilmore, Eric is willing to take one more chance at success, the way Emerson Gilmore did it back in the 70s—out in the Canadian mountains with a guitar and a bag of psychedelic drugs.
Who’s in it. Archons stars Josh Collins as Mitch, Rob Raco as Eric, Samantha Carly as Olivia and Parmiss Sehat as April, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Archons has proved divisive with audiences.
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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Archons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Archons tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Archons (2020)?
- In US, Archons is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Archons worth watching?
- Archons holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Archons?
- Archons stars Josh Collins, Rob Raco, Samantha Carly, Parmiss Sehat and Billie-Rae Grant.
- When was Archons released?
- Archons was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.