Martha Marcy May Marlene movie poster

Martha Marcy May Marlene

"You can get away. But you can never escape."

October 21, 2011 1h 41m 6.6/10 (794 votes)

Originally released in 2011. Martha Marcy May Marlene is a drama/thriller film. directed by Sean Durkin.

Starring Elizabeth Olsen, Sarah Paulson, and Hugh Dancy

Synopsis

After several years of living with a cult, Martha finally escapes and calls her estranged sister, Lucy, for help. Martha finds herself at the quiet Connecticut home Lucy shares with her new husband, Ted, but the memories of what she experienced in the cult make peace hard to find. As flashbacks continue to torment her, Martha fails to shake a terrible sense of dread, especially in regard to the cult's manipulative leader.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 21, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (794 votes)
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Budget $1M Production budget
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Box Office $3.5M 3.5x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,000,000
Revenue
$3,500,000

Production Companies

  • BorderLine Films
  • This is that

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martha Marcy May Marlene about?

After several years of living with a cult, Martha finally escapes and calls her estranged sister, Lucy, for help. Martha finds herself at the quiet Connecticut home Lucy shares with her new husband...

Who directed Martha Marcy May Marlene?

Martha Marcy May Marlene was directed by Sean Durkin.

How long is Martha Marcy May Marlene?

Martha Marcy May Marlene has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was Martha Marcy May Marlene released?

Martha Marcy May Marlene was released on October 21, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Martha Marcy May Marlene?

The main cast of Martha Marcy May Marlene includes Elizabeth Olsen, Sarah Paulson, Hugh Dancy, John Hawkes, Brady Corbet.

Is Martha Marcy May Marlene worth watching?

Martha Marcy May Marlene has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 794 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.