A boy named Eli with a rare autoimmune disorder is confined to a special experimental clinic for his treatment. He soon begins experiencing supernatural forces, turning the supposedly safe facility into a haunted prison for him and his fellow patients.
Eli (2019) is a horror film directed by Ciarán Foy, released on October 18, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Charlie Shotwell, Sadie Sink, Lili Taylor and Kelly Reilly. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1,542 ratings.
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Charlie Shotwell
as Eli
Sadie Sink
as Haley
Lili Taylor
as Dr. Isabella Horn
Kelly Reilly
as Rose
Max Martini
as Paul
Deneen Tyler
as Nurse Barbara
Katia Gomez
as Nurse Maricela
Austin Foxx
as Perry
Parker Lovein
as Lucius
Lou Beatty Jr.
as Motel Owner
Jared Bankens
as Gang Leader
Nathaniel Woolsey
as Punk
Directed by Ciarán Foy, written by David Chirchirillo, David Chirchirillo and Ian B. Goldberg, produced by Trevor Macy and John Zaozirny.
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1,542 ratings.
_Eli_ director Ciarán Foy is also the man behind 2012's _Citadel_, which I found to be drastically underappreciated. For that reason, I went into _Eli_ completely blind, expected to enjoy it of off of Foy's involvement alone. Ended up being pretty disappointed. The effects they use for the titular Eli's skin rashes appearing and disappearing are **great**, I was genuinely impressed, truly. But the quote-unquote…
Reviewed on December 28, 2019
I won't get the movie plot away but I will say this ... this movie is extremely interesting from start to finish. The cast is brilliant, the story was intriguing oh, and the ending maybe even smile and laugh a little but that might be just because I have a morbid sense of humor. It's definitely worth a watch.
Reviewed on July 26, 2022
Eli (2019) presents an intriguing concept with a surprising twist that keeps viewers engaged despite some narrative flaws. The story centers on a boy with an autoimmune disorder brought to a mysterious treatment facility, creating a suspenseful and eerie atmosphere. The conflict escalates as Eli grows uneasy with the strange treatments and tense family dynamics, leading to a layered climax, though some scenes…
Reviewed on August 31, 2025
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The main cast of Eli (2019) includes Charlie Shotwell, Sadie Sink, Lili Taylor, Kelly Reilly and Max Martini. The film was directed by Ciarán Foy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Eli was released on October 18, 2019 and runs for 1h 38m.
Eli (2019) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1,542 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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