Apostle
6.5/10
jumps
6
gore
10
dread
6
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Where to watch: Streaming on Netflix (US, subject to change)
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How it scared people
The vibe
Gareth Evans trades The Raid's fists for a mud-and-blood cult island in 1905 Wales. A rescue mission curdles into folk-horror grand guignol, complete with a goddess in the grain and machinery you'll wish you hadn't seen. Gnarly, sincere, and underseen.
Apostle (2018) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 130 minutes |
| Jump scares | 3/5 — moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences |
| Gore | 5/5 — extreme gore — not for the squeamish |
| Dread | 3/5 — a lingering atmosphere that stays for the evening |
| Themes | pagan folklore; a cult or sect; religious themes |
Apostle carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 3/5 for jump scares, 5/5 for gore and 3/5 for lingering dread, over 130 minutes. Weigh the gore first: extreme gore — not for the squeamish. Older teens and adults, mostly on the strength of what it shows.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is Apostle?
- On our intensity scale, Apostle rates 6/10 for jump scares and 6/10 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
- How gory is Apostle?
- Apostle rates 10/10 for gore — expect extreme gore — not for the squeamish.
- How long is Apostle?
- Apostle runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
- What is Apostle rated?
- Apostle has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 6/10 for jump scares, 10/10 for gore and 6/10 for dread.
- Where to watch Apostle (2018)?
- As of our last update, Apostle is streaming on Netflix in the US (checked 2026-09-14). Availability changes, so check your service before settling in.
