Speak No Evil (2024)
Kernel Score: 82% · 1,950 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Horror, Thriller
Released: 2024-09-11
Runtime: 110 minutes
Where to watch Speak No Evil
- Stream: Philo, Starz
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.
Speak No Evil parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Speak No Evil is a tense psychological horror-thriller about a family menaced by predatory hosts, including danger to children.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Sustained psychological terror escalates into dangerous violence, with children placed in peril.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — No specific sexual content is indicated beyond general adult thriller content.
- Language: Some — Rated R, suggesting some strong language in tense confrontations.
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
James Watkins
Cast
- James McAvoy as Paddy
- Mackenzie Davis as Louise Dalton
- Scoot McNairy as Ben Dalton
- Aisling Franciosi as Ciara
- Alix West Lefler as Agnes Dalton
- Dan Hough as Ant
- Kris Hitchen as Mike
- Motaz Malhees as Muhjid
- Jakob Højlev Jørgensen as Torsten
Speak No Evil FAQ
Is Speak No Evil good?
Speak No Evil has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,950 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Speak No Evil?
In the US you can stream Speak No Evil on Philo and Starz and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Speak No Evil OK for kids?
Speak No Evil is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Speak No Evil is a tense psychological horror-thriller about a family menaced by predatory hosts, including danger to children.
What movies are like Speak No Evil?
If you liked Speak No Evil, try The Shining, Us and Poltergeist.