Stay (2005) movie poster

Stay (2005)

"Between the worlds of the living and the dead there is a place you're not supposed to stay."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 65%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 34% (RT: 26%, MC: 41) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
MysteryThrillerDrama

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Runtime
1h 39m
Country
Switzerland, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (1,476 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
26%
Metacritic
41
Cast
Ewan McGregor as Sam Foster
Naomi Watts as Lila Culpepper
Ryan Gosling as Henry Letham
Kate Burton as Mrs. Letham
Bob Hoskins as Dr. Leon Patterson
BD Wong as Dr. Bradley Ren
Janeane Garofalo as Dr. Beth Levy
It's divisive. Only 65% of audiences liked it based on 1,476 votes. Critics scored it lower at 34%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Psychiatrist Sam Foster has a new patient, Henry Letham, who claims to be suicidal. In trying to diagnose him, Sam visits Henry's prior therapist and also finds Henry's mother -- even though Henry has said that he murdered both of his parents. As reality starts to contradict fact, Sam spirals into an unstable mental state. Then he finds a clue as to how and when Henry may try to kill himself, and races to try to stop him. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Ewan McGregor spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Stay is a 2005 mystery, thriller, drama film directed by Marc Forster. Psychiatrist Sam Foster has a new patient, Henry Letham, who claims to be suicidal. In trying to diagnose him, Sam visits Henry's prior therapist and also finds Henry's mother -- even though Henry has said that he murdered both of his parents.

As reality starts to contradict fact, Sam spirals into an unstable mental state. Then he finds a clue as to how and when Henry may try to kill himself, and races to try to stop him. The film has been rated by 1,476 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a mystery film, Stay delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Stay (2005) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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