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The Well

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In a world where environmental collapse has left survivors to fight over the precious remaining resources, a young woman's loyalties are tested by the arrival of a wounded man who discovers her family has a secret supply of freshwater.

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Clint Worthington RogerEbert.com Jul 31
There’s hope at the end of the tunnel, but 'The Well' unfortunately runs dry long before then. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Jan 23
1.5/4
...an egregiously (and often breathtakingly) deliberate drama... Go to Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Jan 22
3/5
Although set in the future, The Well resonates with timely themes of ecological disaster, isolationism and polarization. Go to Full Review Chris Knight Original Cin Jan 22
B
The Well is a lesser entry in the Canadian post-apocalyptic sub-genre, but it features lovely dystopian production design and excellent performances, notably Sheila McCarthy playing against type as a quietly menacing despot. Go to Full Review J Hurtado ScreenAnarchy Jan 21
Thrives on a sparse aesthetic. What flourish there is in the film is largely narrative, as the imagery tells a tale of a world in which there is no time or energy to spare. Go to Full Review Jazzmin Crawley Horror Movie Blog Dec 27
It creates dread because death is constantly looming, but the danger has to do more than loom to give audiences a thrill. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Hubert Davis

Director

Joanne Boland

Elisha Devine

Noah Lamanna

Milly

Sheila McCarthy

Gabriel

Steven McCarthy

Walter

Shailyn Pierre-Dixon

Sarah Devine
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Movie Info

Synopsis In a world where environmental collapse has left survivors to fight over the precious remaining resources, a young woman's loyalties are tested by the arrival of a wounded man who discovers her family has a secret supply of freshwater.
Director
Hubert Davis
Producer
Coral Aiken, Hubert Davis
Screenwriter
Michael Capellupo, Kathleen Hepburn
Distributor
Quiver Distribution
Production Co
Aiken Heart Films
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
French
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 20, 2026
Runtime
1h 27m