Altar (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2014, Altar is a horror and mystery film directed by Nick Willing, running about 95 minutes. “Some secrets are best left hidden” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young family find themselves in serious danger when they move to an isolated haunted house in the Yorkshire Moors.
Who’s in it. Altar stars Olivia Williams as Meg, Matthew Modine as Alec, Antonia Clarke as Penny and Steve Oram as Nigel Lean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Altar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Altar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Altar tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Altar (2014)?
- In US, Altar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Altar worth watching?
- Altar holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Altar?
- Altar stars Olivia Williams, Matthew Modine, Antonia Clarke, Steve Oram and Adam Thomas Wright.
- When was Altar released?
- Altar was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.