The Thing with Feathers
Seen it?2025 | 99 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Following the death of his wife, a young father's hold on reality crumbles, and a strange presence begins to stalk him from the shadowy recesses of the apartment he shares with his two young sons.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 198K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dylan Southern
- Benedict CumberbatchDad
- David ThewlisCrow (voice)
- Sam SpruellPaul
- Vinette RobinsonAmanda
- Leo BillDr. Bowden
- Garry CooperKeith
- Jessie CaveSchool Mum
- Adam BasilThe Demon
- Lizzie ClarkeRose
- Tim PlesterAndy