The Control (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2018, The Control is a thriller, drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Michael Stasko, running about 94 minutes. “Reality is the real mission.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To send humanity to a distant galaxy, the mysterious CEO of The Fuller Corporation must develop a cutting-edge computer-brain interface to keep his hibernating colonizers safe and sane for a journey of unknown length.
Who’s in it. The Control stars Sharon Belle as Sophie, Jeff Sinasac as Jeff, Shaun Mazzocca as Test Subject #1 and Michael Stasko as Mike.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Control 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 Control page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Control tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Control (2018)?
- In US, The Control 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 Control worth watching?
- The Control holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Control?
- The Control stars Sharon Belle, Jeff Sinasac, Shaun Mazzocca and Michael Stasko.
- When was The Control released?
- The Control was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.