Descendent(2025)
Descendent Synopsis
After a traumatic brain injury triggers terrifying visions of extraterrestrials and a newfound talent for drawing, a father-to-be begins to question his reality and becomes obsessed with the need to protect his family from an unseen threat.
Descendent (2025) is a drama, horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Peter Cilella, released on August 8, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Ross Marquand, Sarah Bolger, Susan Wilder and Charlene Amoia. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 66 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Cilella
- Writers:
- Peter Cilella
- Producers:
- Caleb Ward, David Lawson Jr., Aaron Moorhead
- Cinematographer:
- Alexander Chinnici
- Composer:
- Tyler Strickland
- Production:
- Rustic Films, Highland Film Group
- Status:
- Released
Descendent (2025) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Descendent before you stream it.
Descendent Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ross Marquand
as Sean
Sarah Bolger
as Andrea
Susan Wilder
as Aunt Robin
Charlene Amoia
as Laurie
Dan O'Brien
as Christian
Brandon Scott
as Dr. Witten
Alexandra Barreto
as Patricia
Aisha Kabia
as Dr. Lilliard
Peter Cilella
as Dad
Clare Cooney
as Dr. Sturgill
Emily Pendergast
as Kimmie
Martin Garcia
as Chuck
Key crew
Directed by Peter Cilella, written by Peter Cilella, produced by Caleb Ward, David Lawson Jr. and Aaron Moorhead.
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Descendent Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 66 ratings.
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Descendent – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Descendent online?
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Descendent (2025) is available to stream on Hulu, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and AMC+, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Descendent?
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The main cast of Descendent (2025) includes Ross Marquand, Sarah Bolger, Susan Wilder, Charlene Amoia and Dan O'Brien. The film was directed by Peter Cilella. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Descendent released?
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Descendent was released on August 8, 2025 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Descendent worth watching?
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Descendent (2025) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 66 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Descendent?
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Yes. The official Descendent trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.