Impulse (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, Impulse is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Charles T. Kanganis, running about 101 minutes. “Love Hurts. Lust Kills.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Acting on impulse, Claire Dennison (Willa Ford), enjoys a brief fling with a sexy stranger (a dead ringer for her husband), only to realize that the object of her desire is a crazed, manipulative, and tenacious psychopath.
Who’s in it. Impulse stars Angus Macfadyen as Jonathan Dennison / Simon Phillips, Willa Ford as Claire Dennison, Robert Moloney as Elliott and Ron Selmour as Hector, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Impulse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 (2008)?
- In US, Impulse is available to 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 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Impulse?
- Impulse stars Angus Macfadyen, Willa Ford, Robert Moloney, Ron Selmour and Pablo Silveira.
- When was Impulse released?
- Impulse was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.