Wicker (2026)
Film · Romance, Fantasy, Comedy
One to see, ifif you enjoy surrealist fables that trade conventional logic for bizarre, satirical whimsy.
An eccentric and surreal fable that uses a bizarre premise to satirize small-town narrow-mindedness. It is weird, whimsical, and likely polarizing, perfect for viewers who prefer their romances with a heavy dose of the uncanny.
What it is about
On the outskirts of a village by the sea, lives a Fisherwoman; smelly, single and perpetually ridiculed. One day, fed up with her stuffy, small-minded neighbours, she commissions herself a husband to be made from wicker. In an otherwise conservative town, this unconventional romance sparks outrage, jealousy and chaos.
Trailer
What Wicker is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Expect a tonally adventurous experience that balances the salt-crusted grime of a seaside village with the absurd touch of a surrealist fairy tale. The pace likely follows the rhythmic cycles of coastal life, punctuated by the sharp social friction of a comedy of manners. It promises to be visually striking, contrasting the organic, fragile nature of a wicker husband against the harsh, judgmental atmosphere of a closed-minded community.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is for audiences who delight in high-concept oddity and modern folk-horror aesthetics repurposed for romantic satire. If you prefer grounded realism or traditional genre tropes, the central absurdity will probably grate. A significant caveat is that the premise—a romance with a fabricated partner—is inherently uncomfortable and risks feeling overly precious or alienating for those who demand logic in their love stories.
The right evening for it
It suits an evening when you want something intellectually playful and visually unique to spark a long conversation afterwards.
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Another trailer
Trailer · Official Trailer
How Wicker leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to come away feeling slightly disoriented yet charmed, carrying the lingering smell of sea salt and the unsettling image of love forged from woven wood.
Stills
Images from TMDB.
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More clips
Teaser · In cinemas Oct 30
Clip · "I was made to be with you."
Clip · 'Felicitations'
Wicker soundtrack
Music by Anna Meredith
Questions people ask
- When does Wicker come out?
- Wicker opens in cinemas on 23 October 2026 in the US, 30 October 2026 in the UK and Ireland, and 5 November 2026 in Australia.
- Is Wicker a romantic film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Romantic, with a funny streak. An eccentric and surreal fable that uses a bizarre premise to satirize small-town narrow-mindedness. It is weird, whimsical, and likely polarizing, perfect for viewers who prefer their romances with a heavy dose of the uncanny.
- How long is Wicker?
- Wicker runs 105 min.
- Who composed the music for Wicker?
- The music for Wicker is by Anna Meredith.
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