The Hatching (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2014, The Hatching is a comedy, horror and science fiction film directed by Michael Anderson, running about 90 minutes. “Does for the moors what 'Jaws' did for beaches.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the death of his father, Tim Webber returns to his childhood village in Somerset to find something sinister is disturbing the idyllic peace of the villagers.
Who’s in it. The Hatching stars Andrew-Lee Potts as Tim, Thomas Turgoose as Caesar, Laura Aikman as Lucy and Georgia Henshaw as Britney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Hatching 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 The Hatching page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hatching tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hatching (2014)?
- In US, The Hatching 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 The Hatching worth watching?
- The Hatching holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hatching?
- The Hatching stars Andrew-Lee Potts, Thomas Turgoose, Laura Aikman, Georgia Henshaw and Danny Kirrane.
- When was The Hatching released?
- The Hatching was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.