The Verdict
"A fiendishly clever contraption that doesn't rest on the laurels of its twists,Companionthrillingly puts the demented into domestic bliss."
"Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher serve a delightfully twisted feast with gusto inCompanion, delivering stylish gore that satisfies the senses."
Movie Review and Other Insights
Companion is a visionary Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi, Horror, Comedy film directed by the acclaimed Drew Hancock (Zach Cregger). Released in theaters on Jan 31, 2025, Wide, this cinematic experience offers a fresh take on the classic narrative. Produced by BoulderLight Pictures and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, the film features a runtime of 1h 37m.
The story follows new Line Cinema--the studio that brought you "The Notebook"--and the unhinged creators of "Barbarian" cordially invite you to experience a new kind of love story.... Leading the cast are star performers Drew Hancock, Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, who bring depth and intensity to their roles.
Rated R for Sexual Content|Language Throughout|Strong Violence, Companion delivers a Dolby Atmos audio experience presented in a Digital 2.39:1 aspect ratio. Critics have praised the film, stating: "A fiendishly clever contraption that doesn't rest on the laurels of its twists,Companionthrillingly puts the demented into domestic bliss."
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Critic Reviews
"Entertainingly punctuated by horror pyrotechnics and quick reprogrammings. We salute the costume and continuity departments (Betty Austin) on Iris’s consistently bloody frills as she runs, fights and reasons for her “life”."
"Funny, effective, and very well executed by these actors."
"The colours are Barbie-bright, right down to the pink title sequence; writer-director Drew Hancock is similarly aiming to give us sexual politics in a popcorn box, but with added stage blood."
"There’s not many laugh out loud moments, but there are a lot of subtle moments that got me chuckling. My only real complaint is that it was relatively predictable, but it had enough going on to maintain my interest."
"A wild premise executed brilliantly by its talented cast. Sophie Thatcher gives a star-making performance and Jack Quaid continues his exceptional run of stellar projects."
"This is an excellent and tensely composed thriller, presenting a provocative story of gender relationships and power games."
Audience Reviews
Found my newest comfort movie
It's enjoyable with a mixture of fun comedic elements, horror thriller moments and ideological themes about independence and consent in relationships. There are moments where the characters do things that are illogical and certain scenes aren't written well. Overall it's an enjoyable movie that mixed comedy and thriller and sci-fi action elements really well.
don't watch trailers. go in blind. much more fun go into it.
This is a fun film not to be taken seriously. Though it plays with ideas we’ve seen & heard of before, it still manages to hold its own special place in the horror genre.
Solid movie with a bit of humor to mellow the violence.
Great script! Awesome actors and a fun time!
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Companion released?
Companion hit theaters on Jan 31, 2025, Wide. It became available for streaming on Feb 18, 2025.
How long is the movie and what is the genre?
The film has a runtime of 1h 37m. It falls under the Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi, Horror, Comedy genre, featuring a sound mix in Dolby Atmos.
Who is the director of Companion?
The movie is directed by Drew Hancock. The script was penned by Drew Hancock.
Who are the main actors in Companion?
The top billed cast includes:
- Drew Hancock as Director
- Sophie Thatcher as Iris
- Jack Quaid as Josh
- Lukas Gage as Patrick
- Megan Suri as Kat
Why is Companion rated R?
It is rated R (Sexual Content|Language Throughout|Strong Violence)
Which studio produced the movie?
Companion was produced by BoulderLight Pictures and distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.
About the movie
NEWNew Line Cinema--the studio that brought you "The Notebook"--and the unhinged creators of "Barbarian" cordially invite you to experience a new kind of love story....
- Director
- Drew Hancock
- Producers
- Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, J.D. Lifshitz, Josh Mack, Raphael Margules
- Screenwriter
- Drew Hancock
- Distributor
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Production
- BoulderLight Pictures
- Genre
- Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi, Horror, Comedy
- Release Date
- Jan 31, 2025, Wide
- Run Time
- 1h 37m
- Rating
- R
- Sound Mix
- Dolby Atmos
- Aspect Ratio
- Digital 2.39:1