Impulse (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 3.4
Released in 1974, Impulse is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by William Grefe, running about 82 minutes. “When the Demons of Evil... Take all Power of Reason... Only IMPULSE Remains!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A paranoid, leisure-suit-wearing conman/gigolo named Matt Stone seduces lonely women, bilks them of their savings via an investment scam, then kills them. When he begins seeing an attractive widow, her daughter Tina becomes suspicious of his motives.
Who’s in it. Impulse stars William Shatner as Matt Stone, Ruth Roman as Julia Marstow, Jennifer Bishop as Ann Moy and Kim Nicholas as Tina Moy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, Impulse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel 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 Impulse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Impulse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Impulse (1974)?
- In US, Impulse is available to stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family, 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 Impulse worth watching?
- Impulse holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Impulse?
- Impulse stars William Shatner, Ruth Roman, Jennifer Bishop, Kim Nicholas and James Dobson.
- When was Impulse released?
- Impulse was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.