Apostle
Seen it?2018 | 129 min | Horror, Mystery
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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 it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 BAFTA: BAFTA Cymru: Best Make-Up & Hair. Also nominated for 3 more BAFTAs.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 233K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gareth Evans
- Dan StevensThomas Richardson
- Michael SheenMalcolm Howe
- Lucy BoyntonAndrea
- Mark Lewis JonesQuinn
- Bill MilnerJeremy
- Kristine FrosethFfion
- Paul HigginsFrank
- Richard ElfynCharles
- Catrin AaronElaine
- John WeldonLonely Passenger