Hideaways

You don't need another "hidden gem sci-fi" list — Hideaways is simply a strong one. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. With 72 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Watch it for Harry Treadaway — the performance elevates material that could easily tip into self-seriousness. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

There is a reason Hideaways keeps coming up in conversation. The world-building is meticulous, but it is the characters who carry Hideaways through its more ambitious moments. The elder one of each generation in the Furlong family is equipped with an extraordinary capacity. James discovers the nature of his at the time of an accident which causes the death of his father and his grandmother. Haunted by this mysterious evil he hides in a forest not to harm anybody. The human element stays intact thanks to Harry Treadaway and Rachel Hurd-Wood, who anchor every scene. It was released in 2011. What separates Hideaways from lesser genre entertainment is a willingness to let the concept cost the characters something. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For late-night viewing or a proper weekend binge, Hideaways fits the bill. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Harry Treadaway grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Once you are in, you will want to talk about it.

Hideaways was released in 2011, directed by Agnès Merlet. The full 90-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.