The Lazarus Project (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2008, The Lazarus Project is a thriller and drama film directed by John Glenn, running about 99 minutes. “Cheating death is only the beginning” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After Ben Garvey foolishly turned back to crime, he thought his life was over when he was sentenced to death by lethal injection. But his death sentence isn't quite what it seems, as Ben regains consciousness near an eerie psychiatric ward, where he's told he's been hired as the groundskeeper. With the state of his soul in question, and the love for his wife and daughter all the more real and powerful, Ben must figure out if he's truly cheated death, or if he's become part of something far more sinister.
Who’s in it. The Lazarus Project stars Paul Walker as Ben Garvey, Piper Perabo as Lisa Garvey, Lambert Wilson as Avery and Linda Cardellini as Julie Ingram, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Lazarus Project has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $558K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lazarus Project page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lazarus Project tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lazarus Project (2008)?
- In US, The Lazarus Project is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lazarus Project worth watching?
- The Lazarus Project holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lazarus Project?
- The Lazarus Project stars Paul Walker, Piper Perabo, Lambert Wilson, Linda Cardellini and Shawn Hatosy.