Send Help (2026) runs for 1 hour and 53 minutes (113 minutes), making it a brisk thriller perfect for a theater outing without overstaying its welcome.

Quick Plot Scoop

This Sam Raimi-directed horror-thriller stars Rachel McAdams as Linda Liddle and Dylan O’Brien as Bradley Preston—feuding colleagues stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. What starts as survival teamwork twists into a darkly humorous battle of wits , blending Cast Away vibes with Misery- style tension.

Raimi, back in gonzo form, delivers bloody fun and jump scares that have audiences shouting in theaters.

Early buzz calls it his best since Drag Me to Hell , with 93% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics praising its authentic B-movie thrills.

Runtime Confirmation

Multiple sources lock in the length consistently:

  • Fandango : 1 hr 53 min
  • Apple TV : 1h 53m
  • Rotten Tomatoes : 1h 53m
  • Landmark Cinemas : 113 min
  • IMDb : 1h 53m (113 min)

No discrepancies here—it's reliably mid-feature length, leaving room for post- movie debates.

Trending Buzz

Released January 30, 2026, Send Help hit theaters hot, now packing cinemas as of late January.

Reddit's r/horror lit up over the trailer, with 852+ upvotes and fans hyped for its Cast Away-Misery mashup: "I’m on board" and "The king has returned."

Reviews mix praise (8/10 averages, "chaotic darkly funny") with notes it's "messy" or "runs a bit too long"—ironically, given the tight runtime.

Critics like Adam Nayman (3/4 stars) hail its "pleasures as a B movie made by an A-plus entertainer."

“Send Help” isn’t realistic, but its pleasures... are authentic nevertheless.

Why It Fits Your Watch

At 113 minutes, it's ideal for fans of survival thrillers craving R-rated edge (14A violence warnings).

Pairs well with Raimi's style—think quick gore, unpredictable twists, and stars who sell the descent into chaos.
TL;DR : 1h 53m of bloody, witty island mayhem—grab tickets before the hype fades.

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