Film · 2026 · Where to watch
The Cycle
Updated November 2, 2026
You can't bury the past forever.
The Cycle streams in the US on four subscription services — AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, DirecTV On Demand and Shudder — and nowhere else right now: no free stream, and no rent-or-buy option. Here is the full list and which to use.
When a forensic examiner encounters a body at a horrific crime scene, she discovers it belongs to the father who vanished decades ago. As she investigates his past and the mystery surrounding his return, unsettling evidence draws her into a dangerous case.
- Year
- 2026
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 · 31 votes
- Genre
- Crime, Horror, Thriller
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
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How to watch The Cycle
The Cycle is included with four different subscriptions — AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, DirecTV On Demand and Shudder — so if you already pay for any of them there is nothing extra to buy.
The film released in 2026 and runs 1h 51m.
Directed by Jordan Downey and starring Deborah Ann Woll, Jeffrey Donovan, Gretchen Corbett and Jack Doolan.
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Common questions
Is The Cycle on Netflix?
No. As of November 2, 2026, The Cycle is not streaming on Netflix in the US. It is on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel and DirecTV On Demand instead.
Can I watch The Cycle for free?
Not without a subscription. There is no ad-supported free stream in the US right now; the closest is a free trial on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel where one is offered.
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