TMDB20191h 29mHorror / Thriller

The Assent

Name: The Assent
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 2019-10-23
Duration: 89 min

It feeds on the darkness within.

After a series of disturbing supernatural events in his home, Joel a young single father, comes to suspect that his young son may be possessed. Soon Joel receives a visit from Father Lambert, a controversial exorcist in town whose last patient died during his treatment. As increasing chilling occurrences begin to unfold, the priest informs a resistant Joel that unless he can successfully perform an exorcism, the devil will soon take full control of his boy.

TMDB audience score

Based on 261 votes

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Availability in the UK

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UK only · Refreshed 11 Oct 2026.

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The Assent at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 29m

At 1h 29m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under horror and thriller.

UK availability

2 subscriptions · 3 free · 6 to rent · 6 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 6 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 261 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Assent tonight

It is a short one: 1h 29m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the UK, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.