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title: "The Retreat"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-retreat-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 821390
imdb_id: "tt11392272"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 82
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 80
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Retreat (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-retreat-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Retreat (2021).
Release Date: 05/21/2021 (US).
Genres: Thriller, Horror, Canadian slasher film.
Director: Pat Mills.
Cast: Tommie-Amber Pirie (Renee), Sarah Allen (Valerie), Rossif Sutherland, Aaron Ashmore.
Plot: Renee and Valerie are a lesbian couple at a crossroads/rocky relationship. They leave the city for a week/weekend trip to a remote cabin/cabin in the woods/pre-wedding retreat. Their friends are nowhere to be found. They are abducted and tortured by a mysterious figure/group of militant extremists/militant serial killers. The figure livestreams gruesome killings of gay people on the Internet. They end up fighting for their lives.
Runtime: 1h 22m.

    The Retreat is a 2021 Canadian sl

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder Apple TV channel | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Pat Mills
- **Networks / Studios**: Téléfilm Canada, Aqute Media, Alyson Richards Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tommie-Amber Pirie** as *Renee*
- **Sarah Allen** as *Valerie*
- **Rossif Sutherland** as *Gavin*
- **Aaron Ashmore** as *James*
- **Celina Sinden** as *Layna*
- **Munro Chambers** as *Scott*
- **Chad Connell** as *Connor*
- **Patrick Garrow** as *Huck*
- **Joey Coleman** as *Jed*
- **Gavin Fox** as *Victor*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Retreat online?
The Retreat is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Retreat worth watching?
The Retreat holds a community rating of 4.9/10 based on 80 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Retreat and when was it released?
The Retreat is a feature film with a runtime of 82 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Retreat?
The Retreat was directed by Pat Mills.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Retreat — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/821390)
- [The Retreat (2021 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Retreat_(2021_film))
- [The Retreat (2021) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11392272/)

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