
Stay(2005)
“Between the worlds of the living and the dead there is a place you're not supposed to stay.”
Overview
Psychiatrist Sam Foster has a new patient, Henry Letham, who claims to be suicidal. In trying to diagnose him, Sam visits Henry's prior therapist and also finds Henry's mother -- even though Henry has said that he murdered both of his parents. As reality starts to contradict fact, Sam spirals into an unstable mental state. Then he finds a clue as to how and when Henry may try to kill himself, and races to try to stop him.
Director
Marc Forster
Studio
Epsilon Motion Pictures
Budget
$50M
Revenue
$8M
Cast

Ewan McGregor
as Sam Foster

Naomi Watts
as Lila Culpepper

Ryan Gosling
as Henry Letham

Kate Burton
as Mrs. Letham

Elizabeth Reaser
as Athena

Bob Hoskins
as Dr. Leon Patterson

BD Wong
as Dr. Bradley Ren

Janeane Garofalo
as Dr. Beth Levy

John Tormey
as Custodian / Piano Mover #1

José Ramón Rosario
as Cabbie / Piano Mover #2

Becky Ann Baker
as Paramedic #1 / Butch Cook

Lisa Kron
as Paramedic #2
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$50M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Epsilon Motion Pictures • Regency Enterprises • New Regency Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stay?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Stay (2005).
What is Stay about?▼
Psychiatrist Sam Foster has a new patient, Henry Letham, who claims to be suicidal. In trying to diagnose him, Sam visits Henry's prior therapist and also finds Henry's mother -- even though Henry has said that he murdered both of his parents. As reality starts to contradict fact, Sam spirals into an unstable mental state. Then he finds a clue as to how and when Henry may try to kill himself, and races to try to stop him.
Who directed Stay?▼
Stay was directed by Marc Forster and released in 2005. It is a mystery, thriller, drama film.
How long is Stay?▼
Stay has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Stay?▼
The cast of Stay includes Ewan McGregor as Sam Foster, Naomi Watts as Lila Culpepper, Ryan Gosling as Henry Letham, Kate Burton as Mrs. Letham, Elizabeth Reaser as Athena and more.
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