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The Unfamiliar

5.520201h 29mRMovieThrillerHorror

A British Army doctor comes back from a war, thinking that she has PTSD only to discover that there is a more daunting malevolence at work making the life that she knew unfamiliar.

DirectorHenk Pretorius
WritersHenk Pretorius·Jennifer Nicole Stang
ProducersBarend Kruger·Llewelynn Greeff

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Cast · Directed by Henk Pretorius

JWJemima West
Jemima West
Elizabeth 'Izzy' Cormack
CDChristopher Dane
Christopher Dane
Ethan Cormack
RHRebecca Hanssen
Rebecca Hanssen
Emma Cormack
HMHarry McMillan-Hunt
Harry McMillan-Hunt
Tommy Cormack
RLRachel Lin
Rachel Lin
Auntie Mae
TBTori Butler-Hart
Tori Butler-Hart
Kaimoni
GW
Guy Warren-Thomas
Hugh Turner
BW
Beatrice Woolrych
Lilly Cormack
BLBen Lee
Ben Lee
Richard Turner

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The Unfamiliar — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Unfamiliar?

The Unfamiliar is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home Free and Pluto TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Unfamiliar on Netflix?

No, The Unfamiliar is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free.

Is The Unfamiliar on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Unfamiliar is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch The Unfamiliar for free?

The Unfamiliar is available to stream free (with ads) on Fandango at Home Free and Pluto TV in United States.