Hereditary (2018), Ari Aster's horror feature about the Graham family unraveling secrets after matriarch Ellen's death, runs 127 minutes, or 2 hours 7 minutes, in its theatrical cut. It has no scene during or after the end credits, and it remains available through digital rental or purchase and on disc.
The film stars Toni Collette, Gabriel Byrne, Alex Wolff and Milly Shapiro. Aster wrote and directed the story. Plan for the full theatrical runtime plus trailers, previews and regular credits.
Table of Contents
- How long is Hereditary?
- Do you need to stay through the credits?
- Should you stream it or buy the disc?
- Is there an extended cut or deleted footage?
How long is Hereditary?
The BBFC lists the theatrical version at 127 minutes, with its detailed cinema entry giving 127m 15s in the BBFC cinema listing. That is the figure to use for scheduling a cinema-style viewing. Most listings round it to 127 minutes or 2 hours 7 minutes.
Quoted times vary because format and territory change the measured runtime. The BBFC lists the UK home physical and VOD version at 122m 8s. Small differences do not mean scenes were added or removed for streaming.
Do you need to stay through the credits?
No. MediaStinger reports no extra scene during or after the end credits in its Hereditary after-the-credits guide. Viewers waiting for a stinger will see only the regular credits.
A second credits guide reaches the same result for audiences deciding when to leave. You can leave when the credits begin without missing story. The final images before the credits are the ending.
Should you stream it or buy the disc?
A24 points viewers to digital rental or purchase on Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango in the A24 official film page. Digital is the fastest choice for a one-time watch. Check picture, audio and offline-viewing options before renting.
Disc suits collectors and repeat viewers. A24 also lists DVD and Blu-ray from Amazon, Target and Walmart. Choose disc if you want physical extras, lending and shelf access.
- DVD: lowest price, standard definition, broad player compatibility
- Blu-ray: high-definition picture and sound, plus bonus features
- 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack: highest resolution, often paired with Blu-ray and digital copies
Is there an extended cut or deleted footage?
There is no separate extended cut. Lionsgate issued the U.S. home versions as a 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on September 4, 2018.
Buyers get the same feature with format-dependent quality. The extra material sits in the bonus section. Those editions include nine deleted scenes plus "Cursed: The True Nature of Hereditary" and "Evil in Miniature," according to the Bloody Disgusting home-video report. Watch the deleted scenes after the feature to see removed moments without confusing them with the finished film.