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Send Help

Send Help is a 2026 American survival horror thriller film directed and co-produced by Sam Raimi and written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Send Help is a 2026 American survival horror thriller directed by Sam Raimi, starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien as coworkers stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash.

What it is

The film follows two employees who survive a private plane crash and wash up on a deserted island. As they struggle to survive, workplace tensions and personal grievances escalate, shifting the balance of power between them.

Key details

Written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, the film premiered at TCL Chinese Theatre on January 21, 2026, and hit U.S. theaters on January 30. It streams on Hulu via Disney+ for bundle subscribers. Rotten Tomatoes reports a 92% positive score from 299 reviews, with an average rating of 7.4/10.

Canadian angle

Canadian viewers may note Sam Raimi's directing and Rachel McAdams, a Canadian actor. Availability in Canada depends on local Disney+ and Hulu bundle access, which may differ from U.S. offerings.

In short

  • Directed by Sam Raimi and co-produced by same
  • Stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien
  • 92% Rotten Tomatoes score from 299 reviews
  • Streams on Hulu via Disney+ for bundle subscribers
Canadian angle

Canadian viewers may recognize Sam Raimi and Rachel McAdams, who is a Canadian actor. Availability in Canada depends on local Disney+ and Hulu bundle access, which may differ from the U.S. service described in the sources.

Quick questions

What is Send Help about?
Two coworkers survive a plane crash and are stranded on a deserted island, where they must cooperate as tensions rise.
Who stars in the film?
Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien lead the cast, with supporting roles including Dennis Haysbert and Xavier Samuel.
Where can I watch it?
It is streaming on Hulu through Disney+ for bundle subscribers.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Send_Help
    Supports: Director, premise, cast, release dates, and Rotten Tomatoes score.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/send_help
    Supports: Genre classification, critic score, average rating, and release/streaming details.
  3. Disney+ — https://www.disneyplus.com/explore/articles/send-help-2026
    Supports: Streaming availability on Hulu via Disney+ and expanded cast list.
  4. Motion Picture Association — https://www.filmratings.com/
    Supports: Official U.S. content rating, if needed; no specific rating for this title was present in the provided results.