---
title: "Abigail"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/abigail-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1111873
imdb_id: "tt27489557"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 2128
content_rating: "R"
---

# Abigail (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/abigail-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Abigail" is a film that revolves around a group of criminals who take a teenage ballet dancer hostage. The daughter of a notorious gang leader is kidnapped by the group in order to obtain a significant ransom. As the story unfolds, the kidnappers' intentions are put to the test when they discover that their captive is not what they initially thought. The kidnappers begin to dwindle in number as they realize that their hostage is not ordinary. The remaining kidnappers are left to face a terrifying reality as they are trapped with their captive, who is not the typical victim they expected. The film explores the consequences of the kidnappers' actions and the true nature of their hostage.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A group of kidnappers realize their young captive is far more dangerous than she appears."

### Why Watch
- intense premise
- blend of genres

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains graphic violence
- Tone & Suitability: This film is rated R for its horror and thriller elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, thriller, comedy, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tyler Gillett, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
- **Networks / Studios**: Project X Entertainment, Radio Silence, Universal Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Melissa Barrera** as *Joey*
- **Dan Stevens** as *Frank*
- **Alisha Weir** as *Abigail*
- **William Catlett** as *Rickles*
- **Kathryn Newton** as *Sammy*
- **Kevin Durand** as *Peter*
- **Angus Cloud** as *Dean*
- **Giancarlo Esposito** as *Lambert*
- **Matthew Goode** as *Father*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of Abigail?
The film is categorized as a mix of horror, thriller, and comedy.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
The film was released on April 19, 2024.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-nine minutes.

### Q: What is the premise of the story?
Criminals kidnap a teenage ballet dancer for ransom, only to discover she is not an ordinary girl.

### Q: What is the rating of the film?
The film is rated R.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*