When was The Medium released?

The Medium had its worldwide release on 14 July 2021. In the US, it premiered on 6 October 2021, and its digital release followed on 14 October 2021.

Where can I watch The Medium in the US?

You can stream it on Shudder, AMC+ and Philo, including through Amazon, Apple TV and Roku channels. You can also rent it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store or Fandango At Home. It is available to buy on those stores plus Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Who is in the cast of The Medium?

The cast includes Narilya Gulmongkolpech as Mink, Sawanee Utoomma as Nim, Sirani Yankittikan as Noi, Yasaka Chaisorn as Manit, Boonsong Nakphoo as Santi and Arunee Wattana as Pang.

How long is The Medium?

The Medium runs 131 minutes, or about 2 hours and 11 minutes. It is in Thai.

The Medium (2021): Review Guide, Plot, Cast & Streaming

Plot Summary: What Is The Medium About?

In rural Thailand, spiritual mediumship is a family inheritance, and one family has long served as the earthly vessel for a local goddess. The Medium (original title: ร่างทรง) follows a documentary crew filming this tradition up close, recording the shaman’s rituals, beliefs and daily routines.

When a young woman in the family, Mink, begins acting in strange and unsettling ways, the relatives first read it as a familiar sign that the goddess is choosing her next host. The camera keeps rolling as the family tries to understand what is happening to her. Their certainty starts to crack as the symptoms grow harder to explain.

The story is told in a pseudo-documentary, found-footage style. It draws on Thai folk belief, occult practice and ancestral ritual to build a slow sense of dread. The film tests how far faith can hold when the supernatural stops behaving as expected. Its tagline puts it simply: “Every faith will be challenged.”

The Medium — Mood illustration, not a still from the film — Mood illustration, not a still from the film

Review Guide: What Makes The Medium Notable

Director and writer: Banjong Pisanthanakun wrote and directed the film.
A Thai–South Korean co-production: The film was produced by GDH 559, Showbox, Northern Cross, Finecut and Jor Kwang Films. It brings together two of Asia’s most active horror-producing film industries.
Style: The faux-documentary format gives the horror an observational, intimate feel, with an on-screen producer and cameraman among the characters.
Genre: Horror and mystery rooted in folk horror, shamanism and supernatural possession.
Language: Thai, with a runtime of 131 minutes (about 2 hours 11 minutes).
Audience reception: On TMDB, the film holds an average audience score of about 7.0/10 from 787 votes at the time of writing.

Main Cast

Actor	Character
Narilya Gulmongkolpech	Mink
Sawanee Utoomma	Nim
Sirani Yankittikan	Noi
Yasaka Chaisorn	Manit
Boonsong Nakphoo	Santi
Arunee Wattana	Pang
Thanutphon Boonsang	Lisa
Pakapol Srirongmuang	Producer
Akkaradech Rattanawong	Pong
Chatchawat Sanveang	Cameraman

Who Will Enjoy The Medium

Fans of found-footage and mockumentary horror
Viewers interested in folk horror and real-world spiritual traditions
Audiences who enjoy Thai and South Korean genre cinema
Horror fans who prefer slow-building dread and an intense atmosphere
Anyone comfortable with a long, demanding horror film of more than two hours

Release Date & Where to Watch The Medium

Release date: The Medium first released worldwide on 14 July 2021. In the United States, it premiered on 6 October 2021, followed by a digital release on 14 October 2021. No US certification is listed.

Where to watch in the US:

Streaming: Shudder (including the Shudder Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV channel), AMC+ (including the AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel), and Philo
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

A trailer is available. Streaming availability can change, so check your chosen service before watching.

Trailer

Cast

Narilya Gulmongkolpechas Mink
Sawanee Utoommaas Nim
Sirani Yankittikanas Noi
Yasaka Chaisornas Manit
Boonsong Nakphooas SantiSee credits →
Arunee Wattanaas Pang
Thanutphon Boonsangas Lisa
Pakapol Srirongmuangas Producer

Photo: TMDB

FAQ

When was The Medium released?: The Medium had its worldwide release on 14 July 2021. In the US, it premiered on 6 October 2021, and its digital release followed on 14 October 2021.
Where can I watch The Medium in the US?: You can stream it on Shudder, AMC+ and Philo, including through Amazon, Apple TV and Roku channels. You can also rent it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store or Fandango At Home. It is available to buy on those stores plus Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Who is in the cast of The Medium?: The cast includes Narilya Gulmongkolpech as Mink, Sawanee Utoomma as Nim, Sirani Yankittikan as Noi, Yasaka Chaisorn as Manit, Boonsong Nakphoo as Santi and Arunee Wattana as Pang.
What is The Medium about?: A documentary crew follows a shaman's family in rural Thailand. The family believes their local goddess is passing to a new host when a young woman starts behaving strangely, but events soon grow harder to explain.
How long is The Medium?: The Medium runs 131 minutes, or about 2 hours and 11 minutes. It is in Thai.

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