

Hereditary
“Every family tree hides a secret.”
Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.
Where to watch Hereditary in United States
Click a service to open Hereditary there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Hereditary streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Stan, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | MGM Plus Amazon Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, AMC Channels Amazon Channel, Shadowz Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Diamond Films Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Hereditary
Hereditary is a 2018 English-language horror, mystery and thriller film directed by Ari Aster. The cast is led by Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Gabriel Byrne. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 8700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
Hereditary was produced by PalmStar Media, Pulse Films, and Finch Entertainment and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on June 7, 2018, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $88 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ari Aster
- Writers
- Ari Aster
- Release date
- June 7, 2018
- OTT release
- August 21, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $88 million
- Production
- PalmStar Media, Pulse Films, Finch Entertainment
Hereditary cast & crew
Hereditary was directed by Ari Aster and written by Ari Aster.
The cast features Toni Collette as Annie Graham, Alex Wolff as Peter Graham, Gabriel Byrne as Steve Graham, Milly Shapiro as Charlie Graham, Ann Dowd as Joan, and Mallory Bechtel as Bridget.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Colin Stetson, cinematography is by Pawel Pogorzelski, and it was produced by Buddy Patrick and Lars Knudsen.
Is Hereditary worth watching?
Hereditary holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 8,675 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed horror films.
At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror, mystery, and thriller, Hereditary is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hereditary
In United States, you can stream Hereditary on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on August 21, 2018.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Hereditary

Toni Collette
Annie Graham

Alex Wolff
Peter Graham

Gabriel Byrne
Steve Graham

Milly Shapiro
Charlie Graham

Ann Dowd
Joan

Mallory Bechtel
Bridget

Brock McKinney
Aaron

Jake Brown
Brendan

Morgan Lund
Mr. Davis

Christy Summerhays
Charlie's Teacher

Bus Riley
History Teacher

Jarrod Phillips
Group Leader
Hereditary — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hereditary in United States?
Hereditary is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Hereditary on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Hereditary is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Hereditary in?
Hereditary is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hereditary?
Hereditary runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
▸What is Hereditary rated?
Hereditary is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 8,675 ratings.
▸When did Hereditary release on OTT?
Hereditary became available digitally on August 21, 2018.











