Soft Matter (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.7

Released in 2018, Soft Matter is a comedy, horror and science fiction film directed by Jim Hickcox, running about 72 minutes. “Everyone is a science project” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two graffiti artists break into an abandoned, reportedly haunted research facility in hopes of creating an art installation, but stumble upon a secret team of demented researchers who are in the process of resurrecting an ancient sea creature - who they now must fight in order to escape alive.
Who’s in it. Soft Matter stars Ruby Lee Dove II as Kish, Hal Schneider as Dr. Grist, Mary Anzalone as Dr. Kriegspiel and Devyn Placide as Haircut, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Soft Matter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soft Matter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soft Matter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soft Matter (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Soft Matter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Soft Matter worth watching?
- Soft Matter holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Soft Matter?
- Soft Matter stars Ruby Lee Dove II, Hal Schneider, Mary Anzalone, Devyn Placide and Mykal Monroe.
- When was Soft Matter released?
- Soft Matter was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.
