The Presence (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2010, The Presence is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Tom Provost, running about 83 minutes. “Don't Believe Everything You Hear” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this darkly romantic ghost story, a woman travels to an isolated cabin where she is stalked by an apparition who inhabits her space as his own. With the unexpected arrival of the woman’s boyfriend, the dark spirit’s haunting grows obsessive. Soon the woman begins to exhibit weirdly irrational behavior as the thin line between sanity and possession begins to unravel. Is she battling her inner demons, or is a much darker presence threatening them all?
Who’s in it. The Presence stars Mira Sorvino as The Woman, Shane West as Ghost, Justin Kirk as The Man and Tony Curran as The Man in Black, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Presence has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Presence page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Presence tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Presence (2010)?
- In US, The Presence is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Presence worth watching?
- The Presence holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Presence?
- The Presence stars Mira Sorvino, Shane West, Justin Kirk, Tony Curran and Deobia Oparei.
- When was The Presence released?
- The Presence was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.