Impulse (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1954, Impulse is a drama and crime film directed by Cy Endfield, running about 80 minutes. “... with a woman like her it could lead to Murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American realtor living in England is dissatisfied with what he believes to be his humdrum life. One weekend while his wife is out of town, he gives a ride to a woman he sees stranded on the road. One thing leads to another, and he soon finds himself enmeshed in a plot involving a diamond robbery, gangsters and murder.
Who’s in it. Impulse stars Arthur Kennedy as Alan Curtis, Constance Smith as Lila Ray, Joy Shelton as Elizabeth Curtis and Jack Allen as Freddie James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Impulse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Impulse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Impulse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Impulse (1954)?
- In US, Impulse is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Impulse worth watching?
- Impulse holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Impulse?
- Impulse stars Arthur Kennedy, Constance Smith, Joy Shelton, Jack Allen and James Carney.
- When was Impulse released?
- Impulse was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.