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Vivarium (2019)

“You're home. Forever.”

6.1/10 · 2,765 votes 1h 39m r ThrillerHorrorScience-fictionMystery

#249 of 296 films from 2019 #1839 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Lorcan Finnegan · Written by Lorcan Finnegan, Garret Shanley

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Overview

A young woman and her fiancé are in search of the perfect starter home. After following a mysterious real estate agent to a new housing development, the couple finds themselves trapped in a maze of identical houses and forced to raise an otherworldly child.

Cast

Imogen Pootsas Gemma
Jesse Eisenbergas Tom
Jonathan Arisas Martin
Senan Jenningsas Young Boy
Éanna Hardwickeas Older Boy
Molly McCannas Molly
Côme Thiryas Baby
Danielle Ryanas School Mom
Olga Wehrlyas Crying Woman
Jack Hudsonas Estate Agent (uncredited)
Mark Quigleyas Estate Agent (uncredited)
Fionn Lockettas Boy at TV
Michael McGeownas Factory Worker (uncredited)
Walter McCabeas Clapping Boy

Facts

Release dateSeptember 7, 2019
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) — shorter as the 2019 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Science-fiction, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$4,000,000
Box office$488,000 (0.1× budget)
IMDbtt8368406

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Questions

How long is Vivarium?
Vivarium runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is Vivarium worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 2,765 votes, which places it #249 of 296 films released in 2019 in this index (top 16%) and #1839 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Vivarium?
Vivarium was directed by Lorcan Finnegan.
Who stars in Vivarium?
Imogen Poots as Gemma; Jesse Eisenberg as Tom; Jonathan Aris as Martin; Senan Jennings as Young Boy; Éanna Hardwicke as Older Boy; Molly McCann as Molly.
What is Vivarium rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Vivarium?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/89987.

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