The thriller "Echo Valley," starring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney, is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on June 13, 2025. Directed by Michael Pearce and written by Brad Ingelsby, the film explores the complex and strained relationship between a mother and daughter against the backdrop of a Pennsylvania farm.
In "Echo Valley," Kate Garretson (Julianne Moore) lives a solitary life training horses on her farm while grappling with personal tragedy. Her routine is disrupted when her troubled daughter, Claire (Sydney Sweeney), arrives at her doorstep one night, covered in blood that isn't hers. This event forces Kate to confront the lengths she is willing to go to protect her daughter. As Kate pieces together the shocking truth of what happened, the film delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and survival.
The cast includes Domhnall Gleeson as Jackie Lyman, Kyle MacLachlan as Richard Garrett, and Fiona Shaw as Jessie Oliver. The film is produced by Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss, Kevin J. Walsh, and Brad Ingelsby.
"Echo Valley" had a limited theatrical release in the United States and Canada on June 6, 2025, before its release on Apple TV+. Early reviews of the film have been mixed, with praise for the performances of Moore and Sweeney, but criticism regarding the pacing and plot.
The film is a thriller that unfolds with Kate, a lonely woman who lives on a quiet farm, trying to make ends meet by giving horse-riding lessons. She is emotionally weathered, having lost her partner and become estranged from her ex-husband, Richard. Her daughter Claire is deep in the grip of drug addiction, and both Kate and Richard are trying to save her. When Claire arrives at the farm looking distraught, she reveals that she and her boyfriend accidentally destroyed a drug dealer's stash of heroin.
An impulsive act by Kate, meant to save her daughter, becomes the very thing that threatens to destroy both their lives. The screenplay masterfully captures the rhythm and emotional tenor of small-town life. The film explores the lengths to which a mother will go to protect her child, even when faced with impossible choices.
Viewers interested in watching "Echo Valley" can stream it on Apple TV+. Apple TV+ subscriptions are available for $9.99 per month. New subscribers may be eligible for a free trial.
