The Cell 2 (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 3.7

The Cell 2 poster

Released in 2009, The Cell 2 is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Tim Iacofano, running about 94 minutes. “In the mind of a mad man” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The Cusp is a serial killer who kills his victims and then brings them back to life; over and over again; until they beg to die! Maya is a psychic investigator who gained her powers after a 1 year coma after she was the Cusp's first victim! Now the Cusp Killer is back and Maya has little time to do what she has never done before: go into the mind of a killer unprotected and save his latest victim.

Who’s in it. The Cell 2 stars Tessie Santiago as Maya Castenado, Chris Bruno as Harris, Frank Whaley as Duncan and Bart Johnson as Skylar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Cell 2 has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Cell 2 page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Cell 2 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Cell 2 (2009)?
In US, The Cell 2 is available to 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 Cell 2 worth watching?
The Cell 2 holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Cell 2?
The Cell 2 stars Tessie Santiago, Chris Bruno, Frank Whaley, Bart Johnson and Michael Flynn.
When was The Cell 2 released?
The Cell 2 was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.