Us (2019)
Jordan Peele's terrifying follow-up to Get Out pits a family against their sinister doubles in a horror that cuts deep.
Us - Movie Information
- Original Title: Us
- Release Year: 2019
- Directed by: Jordan Peele
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror, Mystery
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 56m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 14, 2019 (Denmark - 15), March 22, 2019 (United States - R), March 22, 2019 (United Kingdom - 15), March 21, 2019 (Germany - 16), March 20, 2019 (France - 12), March 29, 2019 (India), March 28, 2019 (Australia - MA 15+), March 21, 2019 (Brazil - 16), May 3, 2019 (Mexico - B-15), April 4, 2019 (Italy), March 22, 2019 (Spain - 16), March 27, 2019 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: Nosotros (ES), Nós de Jordan Peele (BR), Nous (CA), Wir (DE), Biz (AZ), Emeis (GR)
- Production Companies: Monkeypaw Productions, Universal Pictures, Perfect World Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, QC Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
Us - Plot
Husband and wife Gabe and Adelaide Wilson take their kids to their beach house expecting to unplug and unwind with friends. But as night descends, their serenity turns to tension and chaos when some shocking visitors arrive uninvited.
Us - Trailer
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Us - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Jordan Peele
Main Cast
- Lupita Nyong'o
- Winston Duke
- Elisabeth Moss
- Tim Heidecker
- Shahadi Wright Joseph
- Evan Alex
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
- Anna Diop
- Cali Sheldon
- Noelle Sheldon
Writers
- Jordan Peele
Producers
- Jordan Peele
- Jason Blum
- Sean McKittrick
- Ian Cooper
Us - FAQs
Who are the main actors in Us?
Lupita Nyong'o leads the cast in a stunning dual role as Adelaide Wilson and her sinister double Red. Winston Duke plays her husband Gabe, while Elisabeth Moss and Tim Heidecker appear as the Tylers. Shahadi Wright Joseph and Evan Alex round out the Wilson family as the children.
What is the twist ending of Us explained?
The film's final revelation is that Adelaide herself is actually a Tethered — a doppelgänger who swapped places with the real Adelaide as a child in the funhouse. The woman we've followed as the protagonist all along is the underground double who escaped, making her both hero and monster.
What do the Tethered represent in Us?
The Tethered serve as a powerful metaphor for America's forgotten underclass — the people living in the shadows of prosperity, mirroring the lives of those above without ever sharing their privileges. Jordan Peele has described them as a symbol of duality and the parts of ourselves we'd rather not confront.
Where can I stream Us (2019)?
You can stream Us on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Essential as part of their subscription plans. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. FXNow also offers it for free.
Is Us based on a true story?
Us is not based on a true story. Jordan Peele wrote an entirely original screenplay inspired by the 1986 Hands Across America charity event, which appears in the film, as well as broader themes of duality, class inequality, and the darker aspects of the American experience.
What is the age rating for Us?
Us is rated R in the United States for its strong bloody violence and language throughout. It carries similar ratings internationally — a 15 certificate in the UK and Denmark, 16 in Germany, Spain, and Brazil, and MA 15+ in Australia. It's not recommended for younger audiences.
How long is Us?
Us runs for 116 minutes, or just under two hours. The pacing builds slowly and deliberately in the first act before accelerating into sustained tension and horror, making the runtime feel both measured and relentless once the Tethered arrive.
What are some movies similar to Us?
If Us left you wanting more unsettling, thought-provoking horror, try Barbarian (2022), Leave the World Behind (2023), Speak No Evil (2024), or MaXXXine (2024). For doppelgänger and identity themes specifically, Triangle (2009) is a compelling companion piece worth seeking out.
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