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TMDB20221h 41mHorror

The Ancestral

The hour is coming

After suffering a family tragedy, a widower named Thanh moves his two daughters to a centuries-old ancestral home. Both daughters fall prey to sleep paralysis and night terrors. Their father seeks the help of a local psychologist, but chilling secrets and visions eventually prove that all is not what it seems in the old family house.

TMDB audience score

Based on 61 votes

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The Ancestral at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length ยท 1h 41m

At 1h 41m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror

TMDB files it under horror.

US availability

5 subscriptions ยท 10 free ยท 5 to rent ยท 5 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Screambox Amazon Channel, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 7 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 61 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Ancestral tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 41m.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Screambox Amazon Channel, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 61 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Ancestral

Is The Ancestral scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Ancestral for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch The Ancestral in the US?
The Ancestral streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Screambox Amazon Channel, and 2 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 7 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Ancestral?
The Ancestral runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Is The Ancestral suitable for kids?
The Ancestral is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

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