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Is Hostel (2006) worth watching?
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Last updated October 26, 2026
How long is Hostel? 94 min. Hostel (2006) has a TMDB audience score of 6.0/10 from 4,127 votes, which reads as mixed. It is a horror film rated R, 94 min. In the US it is on Peacock with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.
Three backpackers head to a Slovakian city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of the hell that awaits them.
Tagline: Welcome to your worst nightmare.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 6.0/10 (4,127 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Horror |
| Rated | R |
| Length | 94 min |
| Release | 2006-01-06 |
| Themes TMDB tags | sadism, amsterdam, netherlands, bathroom, brothel, paranoia, human trafficking |
| People | Directed by Eli Roth. Starring Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson, Eythor Gudjonsson, Barbara Nedeljakova |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Peacock |
| Free with ads | Hoopla, Plex |
| Rent | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You have a short evening: it runs 94 min
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Peacock)
Skip it if
- You only watch well-reviewed titles: the audience score is 6.0/10
- You are watching with kids: it is rated R
If you like it, try
- Hostel: Part II (2007), TMDB 5.9/10
- Barbarian (2022), TMDB 6.9/10
- From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), TMDB 7.1/10
- Saw (2004), TMDB 7.4/10
Questions
Is Hostel worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 4,127 votes, a mixed reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of film.
Where can I watch Hostel?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Peacock with a subscription. Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is Hostel?
94 min.
What is Hostel rated?
It carries a R rating in the US.
Who is in Hostel?
Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson, Eythor Gudjonsson, Barbara Nedeljakova, Jana Kaderabkova.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.