Octavia Spencer's performance overpowers many of Ma's flaws, but uneven pacing and a labored story keep this thriller from fully realizing its unhinged potential.
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Movie Info
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Director -
Tate Taylor -
Producer -
Jason Blum , Tate Taylor , John Norris -
Screenwriter -
Scotty Landes -
Distributor -
Universal Pictures -
Production Co -
Blumhouse Productions , Wyolah Films -
Rating -
R (Sexual Content|Language Throughout|Teen Drug and Alcohol Use|Violent/Disturbing Material) -
Genre -
Mystery & Thriller , Horror -
Original Language -
English -
Release Date (Theaters) -
May 31, 2019, Wide -
Rerelease Date (Theaters) -
May 14, 2025 -
Release Date (Streaming) -
Aug 20, 2019 -
Box Office (Gross USA) -
$45.3M -
Runtime -
1h 39m -
Aspect Ratio -
Scope (2.35:1)