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Martha Marcy May Marlene

2011·Movie·R·101 min·6.6(825)

You can get away, but you can never escape.

After several years of living with a cult, Martha finally escapes and calls her estranged sister, Lucy, for help. Martha finds herself at the quiet Connecticut home Lucy shares with her new husband, Ted, but the memories of what she experienced in the cult make peace hard to find. As flashbacks continue to torment her, Martha fails to shake a terrible sense of dread, especially in regard to the cult's manipulative leader.

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About Martha Marcy May Marlene

Martha Marcy May Marlene is a 2011 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Sean Durkin. The cast is led by Elizabeth Olsen, Sarah Paulson, Hugh Dancy. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Martha Marcy May Marlene was produced by BorderLine Films and This is that and made in United States of America. It was released on October 21, 2011, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.

Director
Sean Durkin
Writers
Sean Durkin
Release date
October 21, 2011
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$4 million
Production
BorderLine Films, This is that
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Martha Marcy May Marlene cast & crew

Martha Marcy May Marlene was directed by Sean Durkin and written by Sean Durkin.

The cast features Elizabeth Olsen as Martha, Sarah Paulson as Lucy, Hugh Dancy as Ted, John Hawkes as Patrick, Brady Corbet as Watts, and Louisa Krause as Zoe.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Saunder Jurriaans, cinematography is by Jody Lee Lipes, and it was produced by Josh Mond and Antonio Campos.

Is Martha Marcy May Marlene worth watching?

Martha Marcy May Marlene holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 825 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and thriller, Martha Marcy May Marlene is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Martha Marcy May Marlene

Elizabeth Olsen

Elizabeth Olsen

Martha

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson

Lucy

Hugh Dancy

Hugh Dancy

Ted

John Hawkes

John Hawkes

Patrick

Brady Corbet

Brady Corbet

Watts

Louisa Krause

Louisa Krause

Zoe

Christopher Abbott

Christopher Abbott

Max

Maria Dizzia

Maria Dizzia

Katie

Julia Garner

Julia Garner

Sarah

Adam David Thompson

Adam David Thompson

Bartender

Allen McCullough

Allen McCullough

Man in Home #2

Lauren Molina

Lauren Molina

Cult Member

Martha Marcy May Marlene — FAQs

Where can I watch Martha Marcy May Marlene in United States?

Martha Marcy May Marlene is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Martha Marcy May Marlene in?

Martha Marcy May Marlene is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Martha Marcy May Marlene?

Martha Marcy May Marlene runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).

What is Martha Marcy May Marlene rated?

Martha Marcy May Marlene is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 825 ratings.

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