---
title: "Martha Marcy May Marlene"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/martha-marcy-may-marlene-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 50837
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/martha-marcy-may-marlene-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Martha Marcy May Marlene is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by BorderLine Films, This is that. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A cult survivor struggles to reclaim normal life while haunted by her past."

### Why Watch
- Intense psychological tension
- Compelling lead performance
- Atmospheric direction

### Caveats & Content Note
- Slow pacing may challenge some viewers
- Disturbing themes may be unsettling
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains unsettling psychological tension and themes of cult manipulation, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: psychological, thriller, intense, haunting

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sean Durkin
- **Networks / Studios**: BorderLine Films, This is that

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Elizabeth Olsen** as *Martha*
- **Sarah Paulson** as *Lucy*
- **Hugh Dancy** as *Ted*
- **John Hawkes** as *Patrick*
- **Brady Corbet** as *Watts*
- **Louisa Krause** as *Zoe*
- **Christopher Abbott** as *Max*
- **Maria Dizzia** as *Katie*
- **Julia Garner** as *Sarah*
- **Adam David Thompson** as *Bartender*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
Martha, after escaping a cult, seeks help from her sister Lucy and struggles to find peace.

### Q: Who are the central characters?
The story focuses on Martha, her sister Lucy, and Lucy’s husband Ted.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama and thriller.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on October 21, 2011.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Martha Marcy May Marlene — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/50837)

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