---
title: "Vivarium"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/vivarium-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 458305
imdb_id: "tt8368406"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 2626
content_rating: "R"
---

# Vivarium (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/vivarium-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Vivarium" is a 2019 story about a young woman and her fiancé. They are searching for a home that meets their needs. A real estate agent guides them to a new housing development, but their situation becomes complicated. The couple finds themselves trapped in a location with identical houses. They are forced to care for a child, who is described as otherworldly. The child's presence raises questions about the couple's circumstances and their future. The story explores themes related to domestic life, parenting, and the consequences of their situation. The film's setting is a unique and isolated environment, where the couple's actions and decisions are influenced by their surroundings. The narrative delves into the complexities of their relationship and their experiences as parents.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young couple searching for a starter home becomes trapped in an inescapable maze."

### Why Watch
- Unique premise about suburban life
- Atmospheric mystery

### Caveats & Content Note
- Unsettling subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains science fiction and horror elements with a rated R designation.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: surreal, mysterious, claustrophobic, uncanny

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder Apple TV Channel | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Beamafilm | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lorcan Finnegan
- **Networks / Studios**: Fantastic Films, Frakas Productions, XYZ Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Imogen Poots** as *Gemma*
- **Jesse Eisenberg** as *Tom*
- **Senan Jennings** as *Young Boy*
- **Éanna Hardwicke** as *Older Boy*
- **Jonathan Aris** as *Martin*
- **Côme Thiry** as *Baby*
- **Molly McCann** as *Molly*
- **Danielle Ryan** as *School Mom*
- **Olga Wehrly** as *Crying Woman*
- **Fionn Lockett** as *Boy at TV*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Vivarium released?
Vivarium was released in 2019.

### Q: What genres is the film classified under?
The film is classified under science fiction, mystery, and horror.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

### Q: Who are the main characters looking for a home?
A young woman and her fiancé are searching for a starter home.

### Q: What happens after they visit the housing development?
They find themselves trapped in a maze of identical houses and forced to raise an otherworldly child.

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