---
title: "Unwelcome"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/unwelcome-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 758769
imdb_id: "tt12447796"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 196
content_rating: "R"
---

# Unwelcome (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/unwelcome-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Unwelcome is a 2023 British folk horror film directed by Jon Wright and co-written by Wright and Mark Stay. The story follows Londoners Maya and Jamie as they relocate to rural Ireland, only to encounter murderous goblins in the gnarled, ancient wood near their garden.

The film stars Hannah John-Kamen, Douglas Booth, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, Colm Meaney, and Kristian Nairn. It explores themes of protection and survival as a heavily pregnant Maya faces threats from both local tensions and malevolent creatures.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Londoners escaping to rural Ireland discover malevolent, murderous goblins lurking in the ancient woods."

### Why Watch
- Features a cast including Hannah John-Kamen and Colm Meaney
- Combines horror and fantasy elements
- Set against the tranquility of rural Ireland

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot complexity may be overdone
- Tone & Suitability: This R-rated horror and fantasy film follows a pregnant woman facing murderous goblins.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #british-folk-horror, #rural-ireland-setting, #fantasy-horror, #goblin-threat, #pregnancy-stakes

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jon Wright
- **Networks / Studios**: Automatik Entertainment, Tempo Productions, Ingenious Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hannah John-Kamen** as *Maya*
- **Douglas Booth** as *Jamie*
- **Jamie Lee O'Donnell** as *Aisling Whelan*
- **Chris Walley** as *Killian Whelan*
- **Kristian Nairn** as *Eoin Whelan*
- **Colm Meaney** as *Colm “Daddy” Whelan*
- **Niamh Cusack** as *Niamh*
- **Lalor Roddy** as *Rory*
- **Finbar Lynch** as *Father Brendan*
- **Bradley Turner** as *Hoodie Leader*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Unwelcome?
The film is listed as now streaming on Plex.

### Q: Is Unwelcome worth watching?
The film is described as an interesting Irish folk horror, though some reviews suggest it overdoes its plot complexity.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes.

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

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Unwelcome — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/758769)
- [Unwelcome (2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/758769-unwelcome/cast)
- [Unwelcome (film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Unwelcome_(film))
- [Unwelcome (2023) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/unwelcome-2023/credits)
- [Unwelcome (2023) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/unwelcome/aauR4KG4wGB4vCp2Ofhjr6/credits/)
- [Unwelcome (film) — Wikipedia Republished // WIKI 2](https://wiki2.org/en/Unwelcome_(film))

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