The Tangle (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2021, The Tangle is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Christopher Soren Kelly, running about 99 minutes. “Nothing hidden. Violence impossible.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the near future, The Tangle, an A.I. utilising airborne nanotech, connects the world. It is a benevolent guardian, returning law and order to society. To ensure that The Tangle never turns rogue, a government agency watches over the tech from within safe rooms, locations impermeable to the nanobots that make up The Tangle. When field agent Margot Foster is found dead in one of these rooms, the agency needs to investigate the first murder in years.
Who’s in it. The Tangle stars Joshua Bitton as Carter, Christopher Soren Kelly as Edward, Jessica Graham as Laurel and Nicole da Silva as Francesca, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Tangle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Tangle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tangle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tangle (2021)?
- In US, The Tangle is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and FlixFling, and 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 Tangle worth watching?
- The Tangle holds an audience score of 5.3 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 The Tangle?
- The Tangle stars Joshua Bitton, Christopher Soren Kelly, Jessica Graham, Nicole da Silva and Anil Kumar.
- When was The Tangle released?
- The Tangle was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.