The Ruins
“Terror has evolved.”
Americans Amy, Stacy, Jeff and Eric look for fun during a sunny holiday in Mexico, but they get much more than that after visiting an archaeological dig in the jungle.
Where to watch The Ruins in United States
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Where is The Ruins streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Apple TV Store |
About The Ruins
The Ruins is a 2008 English-language horror film directed by Carter Smith. The cast is led by Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone, Shawn Ashmore. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
The Ruins was produced by Spyglass Entertainment, Internationale Filmproduktion Prometheus, and Red Hour and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on April 2, 2008, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $23 million worldwide.
- Director
- Carter Smith
- Writers
- Scott B. Smith
- Release date
- April 2, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $23 million
- Production
- Spyglass Entertainment, Internationale Filmproduktion Prometheus, Red Hour
The Ruins cast & crew
The Ruins was directed by Carter Smith and written by Scott B. Smith.
The cast features Jonathan Tucker as Jeff McIntire, Jena Malone as Amy, Shawn Ashmore as Eric, Laura Ramsey as Stacy, Joe Anderson as Mathias, and Sergio Calderón as Lead Mayan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Graeme Revell, cinematography is by Darius Khondji, and it was produced by Chris Bender and Stuart Cornfeld.
Is The Ruins worth watching?
The Ruins holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 1,447 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, The Ruins is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Ruins
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Cast of The Ruins
Jonathan Tucker
Jeff McIntire
Jena Malone
Amy
Shawn Ashmore
Eric
Laura Ramsey
Stacy
Joe Anderson
Mathias
Sergio Calderón
Lead Mayan
Jesse Ramirez
Mayan Bowman
Balder Moreno
Mayan Horseman
Dimitri Baveas
Dimitri
Patricio Almeida Rodriguez
Taxi Driver
Mario Jurado
Mayan Archer
Luis Antonio Ramos
Mayan Rifleman
The Ruins — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Ruins in United States?
The Ruins is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Ruins on Hoopla?
Yes — The Ruins is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Ruins in?
The Ruins is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, Greek, English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Ruins?
The Ruins runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is The Ruins rated?
The Ruins is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 1,447 ratings.
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