Hostel (2006)
Neither audiences nor critics are sold.
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Hostel is streaming in New Zealand on Sony Pictures Core.
What the audience says
Hostel is an average English film; it passes the time without demanding more of you. It's sitting at 6.0/10 on TMDB across 4,115 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. At a brisk 94 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In New Zealand you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core.
Should you spend 94 minutes on it?
94 minutes of English horror. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
Don't watch this if…
- you're watching with family — it's certified R18
- you want horror you can watch half-distracted — this one is certified R18 and means it
- Why
- At 6.0/10 from 4,115 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- you want to sleep afterwards
- Best for
- A night when you want an early finish
Story
Three backpackers head to a Slovakian city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of the hell that awaits them.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 34m — short |
| Watch with family? | R18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Horror |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Eli Roth
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Sony Pictures Core titles in New Zealand
Trailer
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