Initiation (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, Initiation is a thriller and horror film directed by Oren Benamor, running about 81 minutes. “KIll or Be Killed” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five strangers are taken hostage and forced to fight to the death as a form of initiation into a bizarre, violent brotherhood.
Who’s in it. Initiation stars Adam Ryan Rennie as Simon, Dan Horton as Marok, David Terrell as Staff Sergeant Raynor and John Winscher as Dale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Initiation has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Initiation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Initiation tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Initiation (2016)?
- In US, Initiation is available to 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 Initiation worth watching?
- Initiation holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Initiation?
- Initiation stars Adam Ryan Rennie, Dan Horton, David Terrell, John Winscher and Hunter Smit.
- When was Initiation released?
- Initiation was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.