40 Acres
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Synopsis
In a post-apocalyptic world with food scarcity, a Black family of Canadian farmers descended from American Civil War migrants defend their homestead against cannibals trying to seize their resources.
Cast
- Danielle Deadwyler
- Kataem O'Connor
- Michael Greyeyes
- Milcania Diaz-Rojas
- Leenah Robinson
- Jaeda LeBlanc
- Haile Amare
- Elizabeth Saunders
- Tyrone Benskin
- Mimi Côté
Moviegoers are saying
This film presents a polarizing viewing experience that divides audiences with its ambitious originality. While tagged as both family-friendly and must-see, the middling 5/10 rating suggests viewers appreciate its inspirational qualities and fresh approach, though execution may not fully deliver on its promising concept.
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- Jul 24, 2025
This movie rips, the kinda flick that you catch late at a festival and love forever. The plot itself might be filled with things you’ve seen before but those contrivances are anchored to clever subversions and incredibly charismatic (mostly new) actors.
Kit LazerJun 16, 2025Between the constantly tense score, Danielle Deadwyler's fierce performance, and the silence followed by bursts of gunshots, this post-apocalyptic thriller had me almost hitting my son in the face a few times with my flailing arms. That's got to say something. (read more…
AlliJun 16, 2025He would have killed me for those spices... But I would have killed him for throwing away the BBQ sauce
Linky - Jun 16, 2025
i fell asleep and woke up to some girl dancing to a tiktok song in a barn
SydAug 20, 2025Banger!!! Probably already an underrated banger, but hopefully not an underseen banger! "40 Acres" doubles up as both a strong family drama and a gory survival thriller about a family of farmers struggling to keep their '40 acres' safe from a full-on militia in a near…
MrPPeepsOct 21, 2025not sure if it’s inflation or what but 40 acres of land seemed so small in here
allain♡ - Apr 3, 2025
danielle the walking deadwyler
cobMay 15, 2025A great post-apocalyptic powder keg with another excellent performance by Danielle Deadwyler, someone who’s become must watch for me. Dug how insular this was. You get the briefest of glimpses of the world that led to this but this is far more concerned with one family on…
Brandon StreussnigJul 2, 2025Still, there’s a tense beauty to “40 Acres.” Deadwyler’s forceful energy fills the frame; through her rigid stature and her cleareyed speech, she lends power and humor to this lovingly stern mother. Through wide shots and sweeping tracks, the cinematographer Jeremy Benning…
Robert Daniels
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- Movie Drivel loved40 Acres
Great film-going experience. Everyone in the theatre seemed to be enjoying themselves from the edge of their seat. I was the only one in the theatre. However, the above statement still rings true. This may be my sleeper pick of the year thus far.
DJ liked40 AcresEarly screening. A little slow but decent.
Ren Gilmore liked40 AcresReally liked it. Definitely worth a watch and the final battle was super suspenseful and interesting.
- Dane liked40 Acres
A solid film. I enjoyed the world building and the suspense. The family dynamics were fairly compelling. However, I do think the battle with the militia at the end wasn’t particularly exciting.
Angela H liked40 AcresDanielle Deadwyler gives a steller performance as usual. This thriller that gets better once the Freemans isolation turns into invasion from the "others"...
Cinematic Joshua liked40 AcresA suspenseful Post-Apocalyptic Thriller that hammers home the importance of family and resilience while slowly revealing what still needs to be cultivated.
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Sam DuKatz loved40 Acres90/100 great post apocalypse action/thriller. Sets the stage immediately w/ the opening scene. Establishes stakes and characters quickly.
Jen liked40 AcresThis was alright for me. A little slow at times but had some interesting moments.
saucynugs liked40 AcresReal good suspense builder, loved the literal realism in the movie
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Metacritic
Jul 2, 2025
There’s a tense beauty to 40 Acres. Deadwyler’s forceful energy fills the frame; through her rigid stature and her cleareyed speech, she lends power and humor to this lovingly stern mother.
Robert Daniels
The New York Times
Jul 2, 2025
A slow build of suspense steadies the pacing, allowing the audience to piece together the puzzle alongside the characters.
Cortlyn Kelly
RogerEbert.com
Jul 2, 2025
The depth of [Thorne's] characters, brought to life by a terrific cast, and tactile world building are what set 40 Acres apart. The setting feels authentic; you could imagine yourself living on this farm with this family.
G. Allen Johnson
San Francisco Chronicle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 40 Acres (2025) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is 40 Acres (2025)?
The movie is 1hr 53min long.
What's 40 Acres (2025) about?
In a post-apocalyptic world with food scarcity, a Black family of Canadian farmers descended from American Civil War migrants defend their homestead against cannibals trying to seize their resources.
Who's the cast of 40 Acres (2025)?
- Danielle Deadwyler as Hailey Freeman
- Kataem O'Connor as Emanuel
- Michael Greyeyes as Galen
- Milcania Diaz-Rojas as Dawn
- Leenah Robinson as Raine
- Jaeda LeBlanc as Danis
- Haile Amare as Cookie
- Elizabeth Saunders as Augusta Taylor
- Tyrone Benskin as Felix Freeman
- Mimi Côté as Skinny Masked Drifter
Who's the director behind 40 Acres (2025)?
R.T. Thorne directed 40 Acres (2025).
Who produced 40 Acres (2025)?
Jennifer Holness produced 40 Acres (2025).
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