The Lazarus Effect (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2015, The Lazarus Effect is a thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by David Gelb, running about 83 minutes. “Evil will rise.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Medical researcher Frank, his fiancee Zoe and their team have achieved the impossible: they have found a way to revive the dead. After a successful, but unsanctioned, experiment on a lifeless animal, they are ready to make their work public. However, when their dean learns what they've done, he shuts them down. Zoe is killed during an attempt to recreate the experiment, leading Frank to test the process on her. Zoe is revived -- but something evil is within her.
Who’s in it. The Lazarus Effect stars Mark Duplass as Frank Walton, Olivia Wilde as Zoe McConnell, Donald Glover as Niko and Evan Peters as Clay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Lazarus Effect has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $64.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock Premium 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 Lazarus Effect page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lazarus Effect tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lazarus Effect (2015)?
- In US, The Lazarus Effect is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Peacock Premium, 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 Lazarus Effect worth watching?
- The Lazarus Effect holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lazarus Effect?
- The Lazarus Effect stars Mark Duplass, Olivia Wilde, Donald Glover, Evan Peters and Sarah Bolger.
- When was The Lazarus Effect released?
- The Lazarus Effect was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.