The Perception (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2018, The Perception is a thriller and mystery film directed by Jensen Noen, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Richard, an uninspired novelist suffering from paranoid delusions, suspects his young and beautiful wife, Haley, of having an affair. He hires Matt to confirm his suspicions but the plan goes terribly wrong. As the twisting plot unfolds, the line between reality and dream begins to blur; only Nick, Richard’s old friend and agent, is there to hold him back from the brink of insanity.
Who’s in it. The Perception stars Eric Roberts as Nick Shaw, Nick Bateman as Matt Saunders, Sandi Gardiner as Haley and Elena Ghenoiu as Jess-Cheating Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Perception has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Perception page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Perception tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Perception (2018)?
- In US, The Perception is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Perception worth watching?
- The Perception holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Perception?
- The Perception stars Eric Roberts, Nick Bateman, Sandi Gardiner, Elena Ghenoiu and Soren McVay.
- When was The Perception released?
- The Perception was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.