---
title: "Heretic"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/heretic-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1138194
imdb_id: "tt28015403"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 2729
content_rating: "R"
---

# Heretic (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Heretic" is a thriller and horror movie directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. The movie follows two young missionaries who visit the home of an eccentric man after he expresses interest in their faith. This encounter leads to a deadly game of cat-and-mouse, forcing the missionaries to question their faith. The film explores themes of intellectual, psychological, and theological cat-and-mouse, showcasing the characters' wit and cunning. The movie features a cast that includes Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, and Topher Grace, and it has been classified as a R-rated film.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two young missionaries are ensnared in a deadly game by a diabolical man."

### Why Watch
- features a witty and wily cat-and-mouse game
- includes an eccentric character played by Hugh Grant

### Caveats & Content Note
- may falter toward the finish line
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains thriller and horror elements, including a deadly game of cat-and-mouse.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, horror, intellectual, psychological

## 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)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods
- **Networks / Studios**: A24, Beck/Woods, Shiny Penny Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hugh Grant** as *Mr. Reed*
- **Sophie Thatcher** as *Sister Barnes*
- **Chloe East** as *Sister Paxton*
- **Topher Grace** as *Elder Kennedy*
- **Elle Young** as *Prophet*
- **Julie Lynn-Mortensen** as *Pedestrian*
- **Haylie Hansen** as *Teenager*
- **Elle McKinnon** as *Teenager*
- **Hanna Huffman** as *Teenager*
- **Anesha Bailey** as *Neighbor*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Heretic?
Heretic was directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods.

### Q: Who stars in Heretic?
The film stars Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, and Topher Grace.

### Q: When was Heretic released?
Heretic was released on November 8, 2024, in the US.

### Q: What is the genre of Heretic?
Heretic is classified as a thriller and horror movie.

### Q: What is the runtime of Heretic?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Heretic — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1138194)
- [Heretic (Film) – Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heretic_(Film))
- [Heretic (2024) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28015403/)
- [Heretic (2024) | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/heretic_2024)
- [Heretic (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heretic_(film))

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