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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Tessa Swehla MovieJawn have watched a lot of low budget post-apocalyptic thrillers over the years, but 40 Acres represents the best of what this genre can be, in action, in acting, in production design, and in philosophical complexity. Aug 19, 2025 Full Review Jeremy Aspinall Radio Times There are plenty of grisly action encounters, too, and Deadwyler is mesmerising, remaining sympathetic as she deftly blends tough-love motherhood with unyielding survivalist discipline. Rated: 4/5 Aug 19, 2025 Full Review Derek Sante KSNV (Las Vegas) Fun cannibal film with strong performance from Danielle. Rated: B- Aug 8, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review meeqwon U I enjoyed the movie. Had plenty of suspense. Great fight scenes. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/30/25 Full Review Mo highly likable wish for more suspense a little more gore Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/23/25 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member Great Film in doomsday prep and a must see Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/19/25 Full Review 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 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 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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