Still Hope is a 2026 faith-based drama film directed by Richie Johns that tells the story of a teenage girl abducted into sex trafficking who must find her way home, and then find her way back to herself. The film had its nationwide theatrical run through Fathom Entertainment from February 5–9, 2026, and is now streaming exclusively on Angel Studios. This guide breaks down every place you can watch it, who is in it, and what critics and audiences are saying.
About Still Hope (2026)
Inspired by true stories of real survivors, Still Hope is one of the few films to give serious screen time to what recovery actually looks like after trafficking, rather than ending at the moment of rescue.
The movie follows 16-year-old Hope, beloved by her family and raised in a quiet community. She is lured into danger by someone she believed was a friend. That trust costs her years of her life. She is abducted, stripped of her identity, and forced into sex trafficking. She survives abuse that most people cannot imagine.
| Release Date | February 5, 2026 (Theaters) |
| Genre | Drama, Thriller |
| Director | Richie Johns |
| Screenwriters | Randy McWilson, Mitch Hudson |
| Runtime | 1 hour 53 minutes |
| Rating | PG-13 |
| Theatrical Distributor | Fathom Entertainment |
| Production Companies | Pixels of Hope Studios, Studio 523 |
| Streaming Platform | Angel Studios |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |
Then she gets out.
She comes home to a family that never gave up on her. But freedom is not the same as healing. The house is familiar. The faces are familiar. Everything else feels foreign. Hope has to learn how to be herself again, and nobody around her knows quite how to help.
That second half of the film is what sets it apart. It is honest about how hard recovery really is. It does not wrap things up cleanly. It sits with the discomfort, and it earns its hopeful ending.
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What happens in Still Hope?
The film is split into two clear parts.
The first part follows Hope’s abduction and the years she spends in trafficking. It does not look away. It shows what it costs her physically, emotionally, and spiritually to survive.
The second part follows what happens after she is free. This is where the film takes a different turn from most movies on this topic. Hope is back home, but home feels strange. She deals with the aftermath of forced drug use. She struggles to trust people again. She tries to figure out who she is after years of being told she is nobody.
Faith plays a role in her recovery. The film is open about that. For some viewers, that is exactly what they were looking for. For others, it felt like too much of a push. Either way, the story itself is honest and hard to shake.
Still Hope Cast
Luna Rivera plays Hope. She carries most of the film and handles the emotional weight of the role without making it feel performed. Alex Veadov and John D. Michaels are strong in the supporting lead roles. Michelle Haro, Andrea Mitchell, Kylie Kay, Averi Curtis, and Wesley Ridings round out the cast.
| Cast Member | Role |
| Luna Rivera | Hope |
| Alex Veadov | Supporting lead |
| John D. Michaels | Supporting lead |
| Michelle Haro | Supporting role |
| Andrea Mitchell | Skylar |
| Kylie Kay | Supporting role |
| Averi Curtis | Supporting role |
| Wesley Ridings | Supporting role |
Who made Still Hope?
Richie Johns directed the film. Bethany Johns produced it. Randy McWilson and Mitch Hudson wrote the screenplay together.
The film was made by Pixels of Hope Studios and Studio 523, a faith-based production company based in Denver, Colorado. Fathom Entertainment handled the theatrical release.
The world premiere was held at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 3, 2026. The wide theatrical release followed two days later.
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Where to watch Still Hope (2026)?
Still Hope is now streaming on Angel Studios. That is the only place you can watch it right now.
The five-day theatrical run through Fathom Entertainment ended on February 9, 2026. Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and other major platforms have not picked it up. No digital rental option has been confirmed yet either.
Here is a full breakdown of every platform and its current status.
| Platform | Availability | Notes |
| Angel Studios | Available now | Streaming for Guild members at angel.com |
| Fathom Entertainment (Theaters) | Theatrical run ended | Ran February 5 to 9, 2026 |
| AMC Theatres | Theatrical run ended | Part of the February theatrical run |
| Regal Cinemas | Theatrical run ended | Part of the February theatrical run |
| Cinemark | Theatrical run ended | Part of the February theatrical run |
| Netflix | Not available | No announcement made |
| Amazon Prime Video | Not available | No announcement made |
| Hulu | Not available | No announcement made |
| Apple TV+ | Not available | No announcement made |
| Max | Not available | No announcement made |
| Peacock | Not available | No announcement made |
| Fandango at Home (VOD) | Not yet announced | No digital rental date confirmed |
Is Still Hope on Netflix?
No. Still Hope is not on Netflix. There has been no announcement about a deal with Netflix. The film went straight from theaters to Angel Studios. Nothing suggests that is changing soon.
Is Still Hope on Amazon Prime Video?
No. Still Hope is not on Amazon Prime Video. You cannot rent or buy it there either. Angel Studios is the only streaming option right now.
How to watch Still Hope on Angel Studios?
Angel Studios works on a Guild membership model. You sign up as an Angel Guild member to get full streaming access. The app is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV, LG TV, Google TV, Vizio, and Xbox. You can also watch in your browser at angel.com. If you want to watch it right now, that is where to go.
When will Still Hope be available to rent or buy digitally?
There is no confirmed date for a digital rental or purchase option as of June 2026.
Faith-based films from this distribution space often make their way to broader digital platforms within a few months of the theatrical run. If that pattern holds, a VOD option could appear later in 2026. But nothing is official yet.
The best way to stay updated is to follow the official site at stillhopemovie.com and keep an eye on Fandango at Home and Apple TV.
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Still Hope Reviews and Ratings
The audience response has been strong. The critical response has been more split, mostly around how openly the film leans into its faith-based messaging in the second half.
| Source | Score or Reaction |
| Rotten Tomatoes (Critics) | 97% from 3 reviews |
| IMDB Audience Rating | 8.1 out of 10 |
| NYC Movie Guru | Called it genuinely heartfelt, inspirational, eye-opening, uplifting, and empowering |
| Culture Mix | Called the recovery section preachy propaganda |
| Neil’s Entertainment Picks | 2 out of 5, felt the drama gave way to sermon |
| General Audience | Widely praised for showing what healing after trafficking actually looks like |
The split is predictable. If you are looking for a faith-driven story about survival and recovery, this film delivers that. If you want the faith element kept quieter, the second half may test your patience. But almost everyone agrees the performance from Luna Rivera makes it worth watching regardless.
Is Still Hope family-friendly?
Still Hope is rated PG-13. The subject matter covers trafficking, abuse, and drug dependency. There is no explicit sexual content or graphic violence, but the themes are serious and heavy. It is best suited for older teenagers and adults. Parents should review the subject matter before watching it with younger teens.
Films like Still Hope
If you liked Still Hope or want to watch something in the same space, these are worth your time.
| Film | What it is about | Where to Watch |
| Sound of Hope: Story of Possum Trot (2024) | A community that fosters children rescued from trafficking | Angel Studios |
| Sound of Freedom (2023) | A true story about rescuing children from trafficking | Angel Studios, Digital Rental |
| Taken (2008) | A father searches for his abducted daughter | Netflix, Prime Video |
| Overcomer (2019) | A faith-based story about identity and second chances | Netflix, Angel Studios |
| Unthinkable (2024) | A trafficking awareness drama | Digital Rental |
Final Thoughts
Still Hope is streaming on Angel Studios right now. That is the only place to watch it in June 2026. No streaming deal with Netflix, Prime Video, or any other major platform has been announced. A digital rental option may come later in 2026, but nothing is confirmed yet.
If you want to watch it now, go to angel.com or download the Angel app and sign up for Guild membership. This page will be updated as soon as any new streaming or rental news is confirmed.
If you or someone you know needs support, the National Human Trafficking Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1-888-373-7888 or text “HELP” to 233733.
