---
title: "Companion"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/companion-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1084199
imdb_id: "tt26584495"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 2426
content_rating: "R"
---

# Companion (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/companion-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Companion" is a 2025 American science fiction thriller directed by Drew Hancock. In this film, a group of friends embarks on a weekend getaway at a secluded lakeside estate. As the story unfolds, they become entangled in a complex web of secrets, deception, and advanced technology. Tensions rise, and loyalties are tested, leading to the discovery of unsettling truths about themselves and the world around them. The film features a cast that includes Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid, with Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén, and Rupert Friend appearing in supporting roles. The film is produced by Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, Raphael Margules, and J. D. Lifshitz.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A weekend getaway at a secluded estate turns into a web of deception and advanced technology."

### Why Watch
- intriguing premise
- explores themes of technology

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited information on specific character arcs
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of tension and psychological deception appropriate for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, technological, tense, mysterious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max | None | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Crave, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Drew Hancock
- **Networks / Studios**: BoulderLight Pictures, New Line Cinema, Vertigo Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sophie Thatcher** as *Iris*
- **Jack Quaid** as *Josh*
- **Lukas Gage** as *Patrick*
- **Megan Suri** as *Kat*
- **Harvey Guillén** as *Eli*
- **Rupert Friend** as *Sergey*
- **Jaboukie Young-White** as *Teddy*
- **Matthew J. McCarthy** as *Sid*
- **Marc Menchaca** as *Deputy Hendrix*
- **Woody Fu** as *Mateo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
The story takes place at a secluded lakeside estate.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
A group of friends must navigate secrets, deception, and the impact of advanced technology.

### Q: What happens to the characters?
Tensions rise and loyalties are tested as the group uncovers unsettling truths.

### Q: What genre is the film?
The film is a suspenseful drama involving technological elements.

### Q: Is the film suitable for all audiences?
The film deals with complex themes of deception and tension.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Companion — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1084199)
- [Companion (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Companion_(film))
- [Companion (2025) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1084199-companion/cast)
- [Companion (film 2025) - Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Companion_(film_2025))
- [Companion (2025) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26584495/)
- [Companion (2025) | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/companion_2025)

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