The Mandela Effect (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2019, The Mandela Effect is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by David Guy Levy, running about 80 minutes. “Take a trip down memory lane.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man becomes obsessed with facts and events that have been collectively misremembered by thousands of people. Believing the phenomena to be the symptom of something larger, his obsession eventually leads him to question reality itself.
Who’s in it. The Mandela Effect stars Charlie Hofheimer as Brendan, Aleksa Palladino as Claire, Robin Lord Taylor as Matt and Clarke Peters as Dr. Fuchs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Mandela Effect has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mandela Effect page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mandela Effect tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mandela Effect (2019)?
- In US, The Mandela Effect is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 The Mandela Effect worth watching?
- The Mandela Effect holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mandela Effect?
- The Mandela Effect stars Charlie Hofheimer, Aleksa Palladino, Robin Lord Taylor, Clarke Peters and Madeleine McGraw.
- When was The Mandela Effect released?
- The Mandela Effect was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.