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Hidden (2015 film)

Hidden is a 2015 American psychological thriller film written and directed by Matt and Ross Duffer in their feature directorial debut.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Hidden is a 2015 American psychological thriller film written and directed by Matt and Ross Duffer in their feature directorial debut. It stars Alexander Skarsgård, Andrea Riseborough, and Emily Alyn Lind as a family sheltering underground after a mysterious outbreak. The film was released by Warner Bros. Pictures on September 15, 2015.

Premise

Hidden follows a family that has survived for months in a bomb shelter after a devastating outbreak and military intervention. Their isolation is threatened when the safety of their shelter is breached.

Production

The film was written and directed by Matt and Ross Duffer and served as their first feature film. Producer Richard D. Zanuck died before filming began, making this his final film credit.

Release

Hidden was released theatrically in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on September 15, 2015. It has a runtime of about 83 minutes.

Reception

The film received a small number of positive critical reviews and had a modest worldwide box office total of about US$310,273.

Key facts

  • Hidden is the feature directorial debut of Matt and Ross Duffer.
  • The film centres on a refugee family living in an underground shelter in the United States.
  • The cast includes Alexander Skarsgård, Andrea Riseborough, and Emily Alyn Lind.
  • Richard D. Zanuck was a producer on the film and it was his last film credit before his death.
  • The film grossed about US$310,273 worldwide.
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Canadian context

Hidden is relevant to Canadian readers mainly as an English-language Hollywood thriller that was distributed internationally by Warner Bros. Pictures and is available through major streaming and digital platforms in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hidden (2015 film) about?
It follows a family living in an underground shelter after a mysterious outbreak and military intervention threaten the outside world.
Who directed Hidden?
Hidden was directed by Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer.
Who stars in Hidden?
The film stars Alexander Skarsgård, Andrea Riseborough, and Emily Alyn Lind.
When was Hidden released?
It was released in the United States on September 15, 2015.
What genre is Hidden?
It is generally described as a psychological thriller, with horror and science-fiction elements in some listings.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidden_(2015_film)
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  2. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/hidden/umc.cmc.242n24anqalot9nh53ug45knb
    Supports: Synopsis, runtime, cast, and directors
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hidden_2013
    Supports: Genre, runtime, release date, cast, directors, distributor, and synopsis
  4. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/hidden-2015
    Supports: Plot summary, rating, runtime, and cast
  5. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/80073871
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