Phase IV (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 4

Phase IV poster

Released in 2002, Phase IV is an action and thriller film directed by Bryan Goeres. “Once they joined the program, their days were numbered.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Journalism student Simon Tate thinks it's strange when four students at the university suddenly die in "unrelated" accidents. When his friend, Dr. Benjamin Roanic, becomes the prime suspect and is suddenly murdered, Simon sets out to prove his innocence. He soon discovers the students were Roanic's test subjects in a secret drug test program, and had been cured of AIDS. He is forced to run for his life, when a pharmaceutical company tries to prevent him from revealing the truth behind "Phase IV".

Who’s in it. Phase IV stars Dean Cain as Simon Tate, Brian Bosworth as Detective Steven Birnam, Mimi Kuzyk as Diana Holt and Heather Mathieson as Carla Tate, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Phase IV 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 Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phase IV page.

If you liked it. Fans of Phase IV tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Phase IV (2002)?
In US, Phase IV is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Phase IV worth watching?
Phase IV holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Phase IV?
Phase IV stars Dean Cain, Brian Bosworth, Mimi Kuzyk, Heather Mathieson and Richard Donat.
When was Phase IV released?
Phase IV was released in 2002.