The Banishment (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2008, The Banishment is a drama film directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, running about 158 minutes. “If you want to kill, kill. If you want to forgive, forgive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While vacationing in the countryside at his childhood home, a woman suddenly reveals to her husband that she is expecting a child – but not his.
Who’s in it. The Banishment stars Konstantin Lavronenko as Alex, Aleksandr Baluev as Mark, Maria Bonnevie as Vera and Dmitri Ulyanov as Robert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Banishment has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Banishment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Banishment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Banishment (2008)?
- In US, The Banishment is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Banishment worth watching?
- The Banishment holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Banishment?
- The Banishment stars Konstantin Lavronenko, Aleksandr Baluev, Maria Bonnevie, Dmitri Ulyanov and Vitaly Kishchenko.