The Institute
When 14 year old genius Luke Ellis is kidnapped, he awakens at The Institute, a facility full of children who all got there the same way he did, and who are all possessed of unusual abilities. In a nearby town, haunted former police officer Tim Jamieson has come looking to start a new life, but the peace and quiet won’t last, as his story and Luke’s are destined to collide.
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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, and Spectrum On Demand.
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Where can I watch The Institute in the United States?
The Institute is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Institute for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Institute needs a subscription to fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, and Spectrum On Demand.
What are the ratings for The Institute?
The Institute scores 7.6 on The Movie Database, 6.7 on IMDb, 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 62 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Institute?
The Institute stars Ben Barnes, Joe Freeman, Simone Miller, Fionn Laird, and Hannah Galway. Benjamin Cavell is the creator.
How many seasons of The Institute are there?
The Institute has 1 season and 8 episodes, and is ongoing.
How long does it take to watch all of The Institute?
All 8 episodes of The Institute add up to about 7 hours 44 minutes at roughly 58 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 4 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 2 days.
What network is The Institute on?
The Institute airs on MGM+, and is produced by MGM+ Studios, Spyglass Media Group, and Sashajo Productions.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.