Last Night in Soho (2021)
Kernel Score: 80% · 3,777 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Horror, Mystery
Released: 2021-10-21
Runtime: 117 minutes
Is Last Night in Soho worth watching?
Worth watching. A young fashion student slips into 1960s London in her dreams, and glamour turns to dread. Edgar Wright's thriller has dazzling style and great music, though the last act gets messy.
Watch it if you
- like stylish horror with a strong look and soundtrack
- enjoy giallo-style thrillers
- want Edgar Wright in a darker mood
Skip it if you
- want a tightly plotted mystery
- dislike jumpy, unsettling scenes
Best for: Stylish horror night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Last Night in Soho
- Stream: Peacock, YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A young girl, passionate about fashion design, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer. But 1960s London is not what it seems, and time seems to be falling apart with shady consequences.
Last Night in Soho parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Last Night in Soho is a psychological horror-mystery with disturbing and unsettling imagery.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes murder and psychological horror elements described by reviewers as shocking.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Involves a burlesque/go-go dancer setting with some sexualized content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Last Night in Soho
If you liked Last Night in Soho, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Deep Red (1975) — 88%: A classic giallo, which this film openly borrows from.
- Blue Velvet (1986) — 87%: Dreamlike, unsettling mystery with a seedy undercurrent.
- Psycho (1960) — 91%: The classic about a young woman and a dangerous place.
- Get Out (2017) — 88%: Sharp horror that uses its genre to make a point.
- Baby Driver (2017) — 83%: Edgar Wright's music-driven, style-first crime film.
- The Others (2001) — 84%: A haunted, atmospheric tale that builds dread quietly.
Director
Cast
- Thomasin McKenzie as Eloise Turner
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Sandie
- Matt Smith as Jack
- Rita Tushingham as Peggy Turner
- Michael Ajao as John
- Synnøve Karlsen as Jocasta
- Pauline McLynn as Carol
- Terence Stamp as Silver-Haired Gentleman
- Diana Rigg as Ms. Collins
- Aimée Cassettari as Eloise's Mother
Last Night in Soho FAQ
Is Last Night in Soho worth watching?
Worth watching. A young fashion student slips into 1960s London in her dreams, and glamour turns to dread. Edgar Wright's thriller has dazzling style and great music, though the last act gets messy.
Where can I watch Last Night in Soho?
In the US you can stream Last Night in Soho on Peacock and YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Last Night in Soho OK for kids?
Last Night in Soho is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Last Night in Soho is a psychological horror-mystery with disturbing and unsettling imagery.
What movies are like Last Night in Soho?
If you liked Last Night in Soho, try Deep Red, Blue Velvet, Psycho and Get Out.