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Hereditary
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Ari Aster. With Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Gabriel Byrne.
73/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.
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73/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFollowing the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Hereditary.
MoviHero lists June 7, 2018 as the release date for Hereditary. Ari Aster is the listed director. The listed cast includes Toni Collette as Annie Graham, Alex Wolff as Peter Graham, Gabriel Byrne as Steve Graham, Milly Shapiro as Charlie Graham. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 7, 2018
GenresMystery · Thriller · Horror
Runtime2h 8m
DirectorAri Aster
CastToni Collette as Annie Graham, Alex Wolff as Peter Graham, Gabriel Byrne as Steve Graham, Milly Shapiro as Charlie Graham
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Hereditary right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Hereditary runs 2h 8m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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RATING & SOURCE
TMDB audience rating
TMDB: 73/100 (7.297/10) from 8,970 votes. Updated Oct 8, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary10/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
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SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
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