Find your perfect partner with ‘Companion’
Find your perfect partner with ‘Companion’
This chilling new thriller is making its Max debut on Friday, April 18.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s newest movie is a very different kind of love story. “Companion,” which debuts on Friday, April 18 on Max, centers on a young man and woman who retreat to a weekend getaway with some friends. But as the weekend continues, the woman finds that neither her boyfriend nor anyone around him is who she thought they were — and for that matter, neither is she. You can watch “Companion” with a subscription to Max.
How to watch ‘Companion’
- When: Friday, April 18 at 3:01 a.m. ET (Max), Saturday, April 19 at 8 p.m. (HBO)
- TV: Max, HBO
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘Companion’
When does ‘Companion’ become available?
You’ll be able to stream “Companion” on-demand on Max starting Friday, April 18 at 3:01 a.m. ET. If you get HBO as a part of your pay-TV package, you can watch it on that linear channel at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 19.
Why do we recommend watching ‘Companion’ on Max?
“Companion” will be exclusively available to stream on demand on Max, so you won’t have much luck finding it anywhere else. The number of plan choices on Max and the amount of other mind-bending thrillers on the streamer make it an ideal choice for fans of the genre in general.
HBO Max
HBO Max is a subscription video streaming service that gives access to the full HBO library and exclusive Max Originals. There are hubs for content from TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, TCM, Cartoon Network, Travel Channel, ID, and more. Watch hit series like “The Last of Us,” “House of the Dragon,” “Succession,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and more. Within HBO Max, B/R Sports allows users to watch live NBA, MLB, NHL, March Madness, and NASCAR events.
Can you stream ‘Companion’ on Max for free?
No, there’s no way to watch “Companion” for free since Max doesn’t offer a free trial of its own. The service starts at $10 per month for its ad-supported plan, and ad-free plans start at $17.
Watch a trailer for ‘Companion’
About ‘Companion’
“Companion” stars Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid as Iris and Josh, a young couple who just want to get away for a little fun with their friends. But as soon as they arrive at the isolated lake house where they plan to spend a relaxing weekend, things begin to go awry. Josh’s friends aren’t behaving themselves, and he doesn’t seem to have any control over them.
It isn’t long before Iris realizes the secret Josh has been keeping from her, and that the entire weekend has been orchestrated to use her unique abilities to his advantage. Grappling with an identity crisis and unsure of her next steps, Iris must figure out a way to make it out of the weekend in one piece.
Companion
During a weekend getaway at a secluded lakeside estate, a group of friends finds themselves entangled in a web of secrets, deception, and advanced technology. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, they uncover unsettling truths about themselves and the world around them.
What titles similar to ‘Companion’ are available on Max?
There are plenty of other chilling tales to watch when you finish with “Companion.” A24 titles like “Heretic” and “Y2K” will help you scratch the itch for horror flicks or sci-fi scaries, and if dysfunctional relationships are more your speed, stream the latest season of “The White Lotus” on Max.