Sydney Sweeney plays Margret Wittmer, alongside Daniel Brühl as her husband Heinz. Jude Law stars as Dr. Friedrich Ritter, with Vanessa Kirby as Dore Strauch. Ana de Armas appears as Baroness Eloise Bosquet de Wagner Wehrhorn, a role that quickly becomes central to the film’s rising tension. The ensemble cast also includes Jonathan Tittel, Toby Wallace, Felix Kammerer, Ignacio Gasparini, and Richard Roxburgh.
Upon release, Eden received mixed reviews. Critics praised its performances, historical setting, and unsettling atmosphere, but raised concerns about pacing, tonal shifts, and an early climax. Still, several reviews highlighted the cast as a major strength.
Why the Netflix release matters for Sydney Sweeney
The Netflix release comes at a crucial time for Sydney Sweeney. Her 2025 slate has been busy but difficult, with Eden, Americana, and the sports biopic Christy all underperforming theatrically. Streaming success could help reverse that trend.
Sweeney also has one final 2025 release, The Housemaid, hitting theatres on December 19. If Eden performs well on Netflix, it could help her end the year on a stronger note while giving Ron Howard’s underrated thriller the audience it initially missed.
