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40 Acres

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After a series of plagues and wars leaves society in ruins, the Freemans are surviving -- even thriving -- on a farm in the middle of nowhere... so long as they repel the occasional raiding party. Former soldier Hailey (Danielle Deadwyler) and her partner Galen (Michael Greyeyes) fled the collapse along with their children, training them to fight (and, yes, kill). But now Hailey's eldest Emanuel (Kataem O'Connor) is a young man, and when he meets a young woman (Milcania Diaz-Rojas) in the forest beyond the fence, his need for human contact could place the whole family in jeopardy.

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R.T. Thorne

Director

Danielle Deadwyler

Actor

Kataem O'Connor

Actor

Michael Greyeyes

Actor

Milcania Diaz-Rojas

Actor

Leenah Robinson

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Chase Hutchinson TheWrap In Deadwyler’s eyes, we see many lifetimes of pain and struggle that have hardened into a shell Hailey rarely lets down. While “40 Acres” can be shaky in its dialogue and staging, it’s her performance that keeps it moving. Sep 27, 2024 Full Review Stephen Saito Variety Though R.T. Thorne’s dynamic siege thriller has some familiar moves, it is full of fresh ideas. Sep 16, 2024 Full Review Sharai Bohannon Dread Central ’40 Acres’ is not the worst movie I have ever seen. It is just not as memorable as it could be. However, it is cool to see Black and Indigenous actors at the center of a post-apocalyptic world. Rated: 3/5 Apr 15, 2025 Full Review Jake Tropila In Review Online While 40 Acres has its undeniable limitations, Thorne mitigates flaws both fiscal and conceptual through sturdy execution, delivering a genuinely arresting look at what life might look like after everything finally — or, further — goes to hell. Apr 9, 2025 Full Review Molly Henery The Blogging Banshee 40 Acres delivers plenty of action and suspense as it journeys to find hope in a desolate future. Rated: 8/10 Mar 31, 2025 Full Review Abe Friedtanzer Awards Buzz This film is far from relaxing but will have those who want to see a dark, action-packed post-apocalyptic drama leaving relatively satisfied. Rated: 7/10 Mar 16, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After a series of plagues and wars leaves society in ruins, the Freemans are surviving -- even thriving -- on a farm in the middle of nowhere... so long as they repel the occasional raiding party. Former soldier Hailey (Danielle Deadwyler) and her partner Galen (Michael Greyeyes) fled the collapse along with their children, training them to fight (and, yes, kill). But now Hailey's eldest Emanuel (Kataem O'Connor) is a young man, and when he meets a young woman (Milcania Diaz-Rojas) in the forest beyond the fence, his need for human contact could place the whole family in jeopardy.
Director
R.T. Thorne
Producer
Jennifer Holness
Screenwriter
Glenn GT Taylor, R.T. Thorne, R.T. Thorne, Glenn Taylor
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
Hungry Eyes Film & Television, Telefilm Canada, Ontario Creates
Rating
R (Language|Strong Violent Content)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 4, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 53m