Apostle (2018)
A man infiltrates a remote island cult, facing chilling rituals and bleak discoveries to find his lost sister.
In 1905, a man travels to a remote island in search of his missing sister who has been kidnapped by a mysterious religious cult.
How intense is Apostle?
Apostle is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Apostle feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakchilling
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Apostle
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Apostle for you?
Is Apostle scary?
Yes, properly. Apostle is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Apostle gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Apostle sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Apostle OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Apostle?
Apostle runs 2h 9m.
Where can I stream Apostle?
Apostle is streaming on Netflix.
Does Apostle have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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