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The Well

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In a world where environmental collapse has left survivors to fight over the precious remaining resources, a young woman's loyalties are tested by the arrival of a wounded man who discovers her family has a secret supply of freshwater.

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Clint Worthington RogerEbert.com Jul 31
There’s hope at the end of the tunnel, but 'The Well' unfortunately runs dry long before then. Go to Full Review Allan Hunter Screen International Nov 26
The score, from electronic cello specialist Cris Derksen, tries to generate a growing tension that the film never really delivers. Elements of the story remain elusive or unconvincing. Go to Full Review Timothy Lee Geeks of Color Aug 22
3/10
Great shots and an interesting score don’t change the fact that The Well is a derivative and by-the-numbers apocalyptic film that can get incredibly dull, especially in the second act. Go to Full Review Maxance Vincent InSession Film Aug 1
D-
There's no active entertainment to be had in The Well. Just ninety painstakingly dull minutes of pure tedium that gives Canadian genre cinema the bad reputation it frequently gets. Go to Full Review Matt Hudson What I Watched Tonight Jul 28
2/5
Though the story eventually resolves with much-needed notes of hope, the film ultimately left me unmoved. While the sombre tone and slow pace align with the narrative, their execution hinders the story, resulting in a well-intentioned yet meandering film. Go to Full Review Courtney Small That Shelf Jul 27
The strong performances and the world Davis creates make for a film that shows plenty of promise even if it does not reach its full potential. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Hubert Davis

Director

Joanne Boland

Actor

Noah Lamanna

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Sheila McCarthy

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Steven McCarthy

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Shailyn Pierre-Dixon

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Movie Info

Synopsis In a world where environmental collapse has left survivors to fight over the precious remaining resources, a young woman's loyalties are tested by the arrival of a wounded man who discovers her family has a secret supply of freshwater.
Director
Hubert Davis
Producer
Coral Aiken, Hubert Davis
Screenwriter
Michael Capellupo, Kathleen Hepburn
Distributor
Quiver Distribution
Production Co
Aiken Heart Films
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
French
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 20, 2026
Runtime
1h 27m