“Gripping” near-perfect thriller hailed as a “classic” lands new UK streaming home

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The highly-rated thriller, The Plague, featuring Joel Edgerton, is now available to stream in the UK. It’s a great choice for a weekend if you enjoy suspenseful psychological dramas, boasting an almost flawless score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The movie centers on Ben, a shy 12-year-old, who spends the summer at a camp led by his dad. He becomes friends with Eli, a boy who has a skin condition that the other kids unkindly refer to as “the plague.”

The story follows Ben as he gets caught up in a cycle of bullying and intimidation that quickly spirals out of control. As the line between harmless fun and genuine danger disappears, Ben must face his own role in the situation and understand the high price of wanting to fit in.

Charlie Polinger wrote and directed this thriller, which is described as a gripping and darkly funny story about growing up, the pressures of fitting in, and the frightening consequences of bullying disguised as harmless fun.

Who is in The Plague?

The film features Everett Blunck as Ben, Kayo Martin as Jake, Kenny Rasmussen as Eli, Joel Edgerton as Daddy Wags, Lennox Espy as Julian, Lucas Adler as Logan, Elliott Heffernan as Tic Tac, and Caden Burris as Matt.

What did the critics say about The Plague?

I was really excited when The Plague came out last year, and it seems like the critics loved it! Rotten Tomatoes has it at a crazy 97% based on 119 reviews. Honestly, though, the fans seem a little more divided – it’s sitting at 66% from player scores.

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Wow, I was really blown away by The Plague. The Curb said it’s a classic coming-of-age story, and I totally agree! Collider even called it one of the most important movies lately for showing what it feels like to be a 12 or 13 year old, and that really resonated with me. It just felt so real.

In a review, Slant Magazine also highlighted the film’s significance, noting that The Plague powerfully and frighteningly captures how children build their own social rules and actively push back against grown-up control.

The Houston Chronicle also highly recommended the work, describing it as “gripping” and comparing it to a disturbing dream. They explained it wasn’t a terrifying nightmare, but rather a constant, unsettling feeling that something bad was about to occur.

Where can I watch The Plague?

You can now watch The Plague on Sky Cinema and NOW. Both services require a subscription: Sky Cinema costs an extra £10 per month with a Sky TV package, and the cinema package on NOW is £6.99 a month.

Other Joel Edgerton movies you can stream right now

Joel Edgerton is known for playing Owen Lars in the Star Wars films, including Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, and the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. You can currently watch all of these, along with the spy thriller Red Sparrow, on Disney+.

You can find his Golden Globe-nominated movie, Train Dreams, on Netflix. If you’re looking for Zero Dark Thirty, Master Gardener, or Thirteen Lives, they’re all streaming on Prime Video.

The Plague is streaming on Sky Cinema and NOW.

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2026-05-31 12:19