The Raven (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2012, The Raven is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by James McTeigue, running about 111 minutes. “The only one who can stop a serial killer is the man who inspired him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fictionalized account of the last days of Edgar Allan Poe's life, in which the poet is in pursuit of a serial killer whose murders mirror those in the writer's stories.
Who’s in it. The Raven stars John Cusack as Edgar Allan Poe, Luke Evans as Detective Fields, Alice Eve as Emily Hamilton and Brendan Gleeson as Colonel Hamilton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Raven has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $29.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV 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 Raven page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Raven tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Raven (2012)?
- In US, The Raven is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, 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 Raven worth watching?
- The Raven holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Raven?
- The Raven stars John Cusack, Luke Evans, Alice Eve, Brendan Gleeson and Kevin McNally.
- When was The Raven released?
- The Raven was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.