Deceived (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2002, Deceived is a thriller and science fiction film directed by André van Heerden, running about 95 minutes. “A signal from beyond... An enemy within.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a remote space observatory perched high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, a needle frantically scratches erratic lines on a strip chart recorder confirming an extraterrestrial signal. Emmett Shaw, the powerful, charismatic billionaire who owns the observatory, rushes to the station, hungry to expose the discovery. This is the biggest moment in human history and he is the man responsible for it all. With the goal of immediately sharing the signal with the entire world, he brings along two leading journalists--Kara Walsh, an extremely attractive, top-notch investigative reporter who begrudgingly owes her career to Shaw, and Reverend Fletcher, a new age visionary with the hottest radio show in the country. Also accompanying Shaw is Jack Jones, a scruffy but brilliant computer technician whose pessimistic and often sarcastic attitude ruffles many feathers in the group--especially Smitty's, the program director, who happens to be Jack's ex-girlfriend and the only Christian in the group.
Who’s in it. Deceived stars Judd Nelson as Jack Jones, Michelle Nolden as Smitty Turner, Louis Gossett Jr. as Col. David Garrett and Stewart Bick as Emmett Shaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Deceived has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deceived page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deceived tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deceived (2002)?
- In US, Deceived is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deceived worth watching?
- Deceived holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deceived?
- Deceived stars Judd Nelson, Michelle Nolden, Louis Gossett Jr., Stewart Bick and Deborah Odell.
- When was Deceived released?
- Deceived was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.