Companion (2025)
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Companion is streaming in New Zealand on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
What the audience says
Companion earns its keep as a steady English film that knows its audience. It carries a 7.0/10 on TMDB across 2,678 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Should you spend 97 minutes on it?
97 minutes of English horror, leaning science fiction. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
Don't watch this if…
- this is the shared-living-room pick — the certificate is R16
- you want horror you can watch half-distracted — this one is certified R16 and means it
- Why
- 7.0/10 from 2,665 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
During a weekend getaway at a secluded lakeside estate, a group of friends finds themselves entangled in a web of secrets, deception, and advanced technology. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, they uncover unsettling truths about themselves and the world around them.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 37m — short |
| Watch with family? | R16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Horror / Science Fiction |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Drew Hancock
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All HBO Max titles in New Zealand
Trailer
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