Bad Times at the El Royale
2018, English. Directed by Drew Goddard.
Seven strangers. Seven secrets. All roads lead here.
Lake Tahoe, 1969. Seven strangers, each one with a secret to bury, meet at El Royale, a decadent motel with a dark past. In the course of a fateful night, everyone will have one last shot at redemption.
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 4,043 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Bad Times at the El Royale
Bad Times at the El Royale isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Drew GoddardDirector
- Jeff BridgesFather Daniel Flynn / Dock O'Kelly
- Cynthia ErivoDarlene Sweet
- Lewis PullmanMiles Miller
- Dakota JohnsonEmily Summerspring
- Cailee SpaenyRose Summerspring
- Jon HammLaramie Seymour Sullivan / Dwight Broadbeck
- Chris HemsworthBilly Lee
- Nick OffermanFelix O'Kelly
- Xavier DolanBuddy Sunday
- Shea WhighamDr. Woodbury Laurence
- Mark O'BrienLarsen Rogers
- Charles HalfordSammy Wilds
Details
- Released
- 4 October 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Drew Goddard
- Budget
- $32M
- Box office
- $32M
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Bad Times at the El Royale: quick answers
Is Bad Times at the El Royale worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 4,043 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bad Times at the El Royale?
Bad Times at the El Royale runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Does Bad Times at the El Royale have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bad Times at the El Royale. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bad Times at the El Royale parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bad Times at the El Royale is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bad Times at the El Royale on?
Bad Times at the El Royale isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bad Times at the El Royale?
If you liked Bad Times at the El Royale, try Cutter's Way, Revolver, Bugsy.
Who directed Bad Times at the El Royale?
Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) was directed by Drew Goddard and stars Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Lewis Pullman.