Companion poster

Companion (2025)

Film · 1h 37m · Rated R

Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

A weekend getaway at a secluded estate becomes a chilling descent into technologically-fueled secrets and unsettling truths.

Suspenseful and tense. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Hulu and Max.

Companion parents guide

What we could confirm fits an R: real scares and several jump scares.

Scare
Properly scary
Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares
Several
More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
Not rated yet
We were not sure enough to call this one.
Language
Not rated yet
We were not sure enough to call this one.

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Three questions

Is Companion scary?
Yes, properly. Companion is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is Companion?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is Companion rated, and is it OK for kids?
Rated R, and it earns it: real scares, several jump scares and strong violence. Not one for kids.

What is Companion about?

During a weekend getaway at a secluded lakeside estate, a group of friends finds themselves entangled in a web of secrets, deception, and advanced technology. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, they uncover unsettling truths about themselves and the world around them.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.

Cast and crew

Directed byDrew Hancock
StarringSophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén, Rupert Friend

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