Hydra (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2009, Hydra is an action, fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by Andrew Prendergast, running about 94 minutes. “Prepare to be consumed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Most Dangerous Game formula gets a monstrous twist as the mythical Hydra turns the tables on a group of wealthy human-hunters. Kidnapped along with three ex-convicts, former Marine Tim Nolan is transported to a deserted island where the super rich pay a fortune to hunt human prey. But this island isn't exactly deserted; it's actually home to Hydra the Beast!
Who’s in it. Hydra stars Dwayne Adway as Mr. Winters, Texas Battle as Ronnie Kaplan, Roark Critchlow as Sean Trotta and William Gregory Lee as Clarence Elkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Hydra has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hydra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hydra tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hydra (2009)?
- In US, Hydra is available to stream on YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hydra worth watching?
- Hydra holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hydra?
- Hydra stars Dwayne Adway, Texas Battle, Roark Critchlow, William Gregory Lee and Alex McArthur.
- When was Hydra released?
- Hydra was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.