Pendulum (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 1.3
Released in 2001, Pendulum is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by James D. Deck, running about 95 minutes. “Murder, betrayal, lies. Time reveals all.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The nature and lure of power: in Dallas, a councilman is on trial for corruption, the D.A. is running for the US Senate, a serial killer is slashing prostitutes, and a professor is murdered. Amanda Reeve is assigned to investigate the law-school killing. She hears rumors that the dead man offered women students good grades in exchange for sex. The trail leads her to two wealthy, beautiful students whose alibi is provided by a librarian. At the same time, the cops close in on the slasher. Meanwhile, Amanda misses her former lover, next in line to become D.A., and a reporter is fired for getting close to the truth about the Senate candidate. Is a cover-up or conspiracy in the works?
Who’s in it. Pendulum stars Rachel Hunter as Amanda Reeve, James Russo as Edward Mills, Matt Battaglia as William Cobb and Scarlett McAlister as Haley Porter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.3/10, Pendulum has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pendulum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pendulum tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pendulum (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pendulum change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pendulum worth watching?
- Pendulum holds an audience score of 1.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pendulum?
- Pendulum stars Rachel Hunter, James Russo, Matt Battaglia, Scarlett McAlister and Alaina Huffman.
- When was Pendulum released?
- Pendulum was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.