Virtuality (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 2009, Virtuality is a thriller, drama, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Peter Berg, running about 87 minutes. “Reality is only the beginning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Twelve extremely talented men and women have been chosen to be part of the Phaeton mission, a 10-year trek to explore a distant planetary system. In order to endure the stress of being confined to their high-tech vessel, the crew passes the time using advanced virtual reality modules that allow them to take on various identities. But as the ship approaches a critical phase of their journey, a deadly flaw is discovered in the virtual system, forcing them to question if someone onboard might be a killer.
Who’s in it. Virtuality stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Commander Frank Pike, Kerry Bishé as Billie Kashmiri, Joy Bryant as Alice Thibadeau and Jose Pablo Cantillo as Manny Rodriguez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Virtuality has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Virtuality page.
If you liked it. Fans of Virtuality tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Virtuality (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Virtuality change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Virtuality worth watching?
- Virtuality holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Virtuality?
- Virtuality stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Kerry Bishé, Joy Bryant, Jose Pablo Cantillo and Ritchie Coster.
- When was Virtuality released?
- Virtuality was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.
