Amusement (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2008, Amusement is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by John Simpson, running about 85 minutes. “Your Torture, Your Pain, Your Fear, His Amusement” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While being interrogated by a police psychiatrist, the near-catatonic Tabitha tries to explain why she and two of her childhood friends are being hunted by a serial killer. The truth that's dying to come out weaves together three tragic secrets from their past. Two of the girls' boyfriends become unwitting targets in their deadly game.
Who’s in it. Amusement stars Keir O'Donnell as The Laugh, Tad Hilgenbrink as Rob, Katheryn Winnick as Tabitha and Laura Breckenridge as Shelby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Amusement has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $170.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Amusement page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amusement tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amusement (2008)?
- In US, Amusement is available to 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 Amusement worth watching?
- Amusement holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amusement?
- Amusement stars Keir O'Donnell, Tad Hilgenbrink, Katheryn Winnick, Laura Breckenridge and Jessica Lucas.
- When was Amusement released?
- Amusement was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.