Arcadian
Seen it?2024 | 92 min | Action, Horror, Science Fiction
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved A Quiet Place Part II or 28 Years Later, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In the near future, on a decimated Earth, Paul and his twin sons face terror at night when ferocious creatures awaken. When Paul is nearly killed, the boys come up with a plan for survival, using everything their father taught them to keep him alive.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 441K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Benjamin Brewer
- Nicolas CagePaul
- Jaeden MartellJoseph
- Maxwell JenkinsThomas
- Sadie SoverallCharlotte
- Samantha CoughlanMrs. Rose
- Joel GillmanHobson
- Joe DixonMr. Rose
- Daire McMahonMilitant Farmer (uncredited)