40 Acres

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40 Acres

R

Jul 2025

1h 53m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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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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Critics Consensus

Dystopia is a family affair in 40 Acres, a thoughtful thriller given extra heft by provocative themes and a terrific Danielle Deadwyler.

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Led fiercely by Danielle Deadwyler, 40 Acres is an intense apocalyptic thriller furthered by a compelling mother-son relationship.

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Jake Wilson

Sydney Morning Herald

...Thorne has consciously set out to flip the script of the kind of old-fashioned Western,...staging grisly action sequences with unapologetic verve while still leaving us scope to take the story seriously as allegory.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 14, 2025

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

Deadwyler’s performance is the driving force here. Without her, the audience’s attention might drift to the predictability of a plotline that hinges on Manny’s adolescent rebellion against his mum.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 29, 2025

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Bilge Ebiri

New York Magazine/Vulture

More important, the characters never quite come to life and neither does the movie, stuck as it is between Hailey’s hard eyes and some pro forma action-y standoffs.

Jul 7, 2025

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Matthew Koss

The Wandering Screen (YouTube)

It’s a gripping, visceral survival thriller with a standout lead performance, a few killer set pieces, and a director who clearly knows what he’s doing.

Rated: B

Oct 8, 2025

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Sarah Gopaul

Digital Journal

Writer-director R.T. Thorne’s debut feature tackles a variety of subjects, but the Freemans are the heart of the story, whether they’re tending the land or fighting off marauders.

Oct 8, 2025

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Filipe Freitas

Always Good Movies

Despite this intriguing layer, everything in 40 Acres feels carefully telegraphed, playing into the familiar rhythms of survivalist cinema we’ve seen countless times.

Rated: 2.5/5

Sep 22, 2025

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Juandi

A film with a lot of heart & great actor performances. I was entertained from start to finish. One would consider this a hidden gem.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/16/25

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meeqwon U

I enjoyed the movie. Had plenty of suspense. Great fight scenes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/30/25

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Mo

highly likable wish for more suspense a little more gore

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/23/25

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Shannon J

It was an interesting movie with elements similar to 28 years Later. The dystopian setting really brought the story to life. The acting was great and made you feel for characters. Overall great entertaining movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/20/25

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Audience Member

Great Film in doomsday prep and a must see

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/19/25

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Rodney

One of the best movies Ive seen this year, along with Sinners !!!! This is a dont miss movie event .

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/18/25

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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 Media
Rating: R (Strong Violent Content|Language)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 2, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 22, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $767.9K
Runtime: 1h 53m

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