Official movie poster for The Ward (2011), a horror thriller film

The Ward(2011)

Only sanity can keep you alive!

5.7(1,327)1h 29m2011-01-21
HorrorThriller

The Ward Synopsis

Kristen, a troubled young woman, is captured by the police after burning down a farmhouse and is locked in the North Bend Psychiatric Hospital. Soon, she begins to suspect that the place has a dark secret at its core and she's determined to find out what it is.

The Ward (2011) is a horror and thriller film directed by John Carpenter, released on January 21, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Amber Heard, Mamie Gummer, Danielle Panabaker and Jared Harris. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 1,327 ratings.

Director:
John Carpenter
Writers:
Shawn Rasmussen, Michael Rasmussen
Producers:
Peter Block, Doug Mankoff, Mike Marcus
Cinematographer:
Yaron Orbach
Composer:
Mark Kilian
Production:
FilmNation Entertainment, Premiere Picture, Echo Lake Entertainment
Budget:
$10,000,000
Revenue:
$5,343,820
Status:
Released

The Ward (2011) Trailer

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The Ward Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 1,327 ratings.

John Chard

6/10

Listen, don't let this place get to you. You stay locked up long enough and you start to believe that you're nuts. After a gap of nine years, horror legend John Carpenter returned to the movie screen directors chair for this solid if unspectacular horror movie. Though some of the critical reactions to it stink of an over expectation for a return to his former glories, the plain fact is that it's just safe horror…

Reviewed on March 30, 2015

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The Ward – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Ward online?

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The Ward (2011) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Ward?

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The main cast of The Ward (2011) includes Amber Heard, Mamie Gummer, Danielle Panabaker, Jared Harris and Laura-Leigh. The film was directed by John Carpenter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Ward released?

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The Ward was released on January 21, 2011 and runs for 1h 29m.

Is The Ward worth watching?

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The Ward (2011) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 1,327 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Ward?

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Yes. The official The Ward trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.