The Apology

Name: The Apology
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Released: 2022-12-16
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Anna Gunn, Linus Roache, Janeane Garofalo, Mary Leeholland, Esme McSherry

2022·Movie·NR·91 min·★ 5.8(86)

Thriller Horror More English titles

“Revenge is a mother.”

Twenty years after the disappearance of her daughter, a recovering alcoholic is preparing to host her family's Christmas celebration when her estranged ex-brother-in-law arrives unannounced, bearing nostalgic gifts and a heavy secret.

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United States	Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom	Shudder Amazon Channel	—
Canada	Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Australia	Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Germany	YouTube Free	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
France	—	Amazon Video
Spain	Planet Horror Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , Tivify	—
Brazil	—	Amazon Video

About The Apology

The Apology is a 2022 English-language thriller and horror film directed by Alison Locke. The cast is led by Anna Gunn, Linus Roache, Janeane Garofalo. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel.

The Apology was produced by Company X and made in United States of America. It was released on December 16, 2022, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Alison Locke
Writers: Alison Locke
Release date: December 16, 2022
OTT release: December 16, 2022
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Company X

The Apology cast & crew

The Apology was directed by Alison Locke and written by Alison Locke.

The cast features Anna Gunn as Darlene Hagen, Linus Roache as Jack Kingsley, Janeane Garofalo as Gretchen Sullivan, Mary Leeholland as Sally Hagen, Esme McSherry as Young Sally, and Zena Leigh Logan as Reporter.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Uèle Lamore, cinematography is by Jack Caswell, and it was produced by Lisa Whalen and Kim Sherman.

Is The Apology worth watching?

The Apology holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 86 ratings, a more divisive thriller films.

At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy thriller and horror, The Apology is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Apology

In United States, you can stream The Apology on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, and Shudder, 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 December 16, 2022.

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