The Village

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The Village

PG-13

2004

1h 49m

Mystery & Thriller

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The population of a small, isolated countryside village believe that their alliance with the mysterious creatures that inhabit the forest around them is coming to an end.

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Critics Consensus

The Village is appropriately creepy, but Shyamalan's signature twist ending disappoints.

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Emily St. James

Vox

It all comes to a head... in perhaps the greatest sequence Shyamalan has ever filmed.

Jan 24, 2019

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

Shyamalan's films never send that chill up the bone on a second viewing. Worse, with Signs and The Village even the first viewing is becoming a bit of a yawn.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 7, 2019

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David Ansen

Newsweek

The entire solemn, portentous edifice that is The Village collapses of its own fake weight.

Mar 13, 2018

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David Day

Horror Movie Talk

The thing that I cherish most about this movie is the devotion to atmosphere. It’s spooky and stark, set in the woods of New England and it just feels like Halloween.

Rated: 9/10

Sep 23, 2025

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Gayle Sequeira

Inverse

What kind of world do we owe our kids? How can we best prepare them to live in it after we’re gone? In Shyamalan's Knock At The Cabin, the cost of a safer world is great personal sacrifice. The Village places that burden on the next generation too.

Aug 26, 2025

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Pablo Staricco Cadenazzi

Vague Visages

I do think this is one of Shyamalan’s most accomplished works, and one that should be more recognized for the talent it shows behind and in front of the camera.

Dec 14, 2023

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Farah E

One of my favorites. Great cast, great acting, it’s a pretty and touching movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/30/25

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Charlie B

I actually really loved this movie. Great acting. Great sound track. And a plot that kept me on the edge of my seat!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/28/25

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Paul S

I could never really identify what story this movie was trying to tell. The all-star cast gave amazing performances, but the story and execution did not support them at all. The dialogue felt really forced throughout the movie, and Joaquin Phoenix whispering his lines definitely did not help. The scenery and visuals of the movie were beautiful, and M. Night Shyamalan did an amazing job producing an eerie yet breathtaking atmosphere. I'd recommend this for drama fans, but it's not the best movie I've ever seen. Bryce Dallas Howard's character is apparently blind, but I had no idea this detail existed until about halfway through the movie.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/25/25

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K K

This M. Night Shyamalan's keeps me guessing which I like in movies, both with directors and actors. When an actor can take something, even a small nuance and do something I had not thought of or considered in the scene, I am interested. I enjoyed this movie: interesting concept, music/costume/makeup choices. Good acting. Strong cast. Well done. It is a movie that you can pull out and be entertained, but I am glad I watched it at the movie theater! It has a movie's theatrical presence that I don't get at home device. Also, M. Night Shyamalan's taking the stand in a lawsuit over claims of misconduct in a project made me take note. M. Night Shyamalan did not buy or want to hide behind attorneys. Rather, M. Night Shyamalan went to court and let the jury or judge (in this case, jury) and won, at least in trial court. I respect this approach as so many use their resources to avoid any responsibility! A director such as M. Night Shyamalan's work, such as in the village, is intense, strong, interesting, varied, so check this movie out! My only complaint not enough Weaver in screen time! AS I am a huge fan of Weaver’s acting and movie choices!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/23/25

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Alexander S

I appreciated The Village's originality and the decent twist it offered. While fans of M. Night Shyamalan's earlier films like The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable might hope for a masterclass in writing and plot twists, this film falls into a more basic category - creepy, but not particularly spooky. Grading: B-

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/20/25

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Valerie K

I love this movie, it has a very deep meaning.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/05/25

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Synopsis

The population of a small, isolated countryside village believe that their alliance with the mysterious creatures that inhabit the forest around them is coming to an end.

Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Producer: Sam Mercer, Scott Rudin, M. Night Shyamalan
Screenwriter: M. Night Shyamalan
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Scenes of Violence|Frightening Situations)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 30, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $114.2M
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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