The Rival (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2006, The Rival is a thriller film directed by Douglas Jackson, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. When Alice loses her baby in an act of violence, she learns she cannot have children on her own. She and her husband are overjoyed when they find a surrogate to give them the baby they've always wanted. But Alice's happiness soon turns to jealousy and a deadly rage, causing her to stop at nothing to get her baby.
Who’s in it. The Rival stars Tracy Nelson as Alice Miller, Linden Ashby as George Miller, Heather Tom as Jennifer Adams and Jenna Wheeler-Hughes as Sarah.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Rival has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rival page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rival tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rival (2006)?
- In CA, The Rival is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rival worth watching?
- The Rival holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rival?
- The Rival stars Tracy Nelson, Linden Ashby, Heather Tom and Jenna Wheeler-Hughes.
- When was The Rival released?
- The Rival was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.