Inland Empire (2006)
Kernel Score: 79% · 1,236 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 2006-12-06
Runtime: 180 minutes
Where to watch Inland Empire
- Stream: HBO Max
- Free with ads: Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When actress Nikki Grace gets the lead role in a cursed film, her world becomes more and more surreal, blending realities and ideas of infidelity, reincarnation, and supernatural forces.
Inland Empire parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Inland Empire is an R-rated surreal horror thriller involving infidelity, a violent husband, murder, and psychological breakdown.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — The film includes murder, stabbing, and a violent husband character within its dark, surreal horror-thriller narrative.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Themes of infidelity and a deceived, violent husband are central to the plot per its keywords.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Laura Dern as Nikki Grace / Susan Blue
- Jeremy Irons as Kingsley Stewart
- Justin Theroux as Devon Berk / Billy Side
- Harry Dean Stanton as Freddie Howard
- Karolina Gruszka as Lost Girl
- Peter J. Lucas as Piotrek Krol
- Krzysztof Majchrzak as Phantom
- Jan Hencz as Janek
- Grace Zabriskie as Visitor #1
- William H. Macy as Announcer
Inland Empire FAQ
Is Inland Empire good?
Inland Empire has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,236 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Inland Empire?
In the US you can stream Inland Empire on HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Inland Empire OK for kids?
Inland Empire is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Inland Empire is an R-rated surreal horror thriller involving infidelity, a violent husband, murder, and psychological breakdown.
What movies are like Inland Empire?
If you liked Inland Empire, try Us, Psycho, Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte and Sinners.