Profile (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2018, Profile is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Timur Bekmambetov, running about 106 minutes. “The connection is virtual. The danger is real.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Looking to investigate recruitment techniques of ISIS to lure women into Syria, a journalist creates a Facebook profile of a Muslim convert. When an ISIS recruiter contacts her online character, she experiences the process first hand.
Who’s in it. Profile stars Valene Kane as Amy Whittaker, Shazad Latif as Abu Bilel Al-Britani, Christine Adams as Vick and Amir Rahimzadeh as Lou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Profile has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, USA Network and Peacock Premium Plus 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 Profile page.
If you liked it. Fans of Profile tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Profile (2018)?
- In US, Profile is available to stream on Peacock Premium, USA Network and Peacock Premium Plus, 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 Profile worth watching?
- Profile holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Profile?
- Profile stars Valene Kane, Shazad Latif, Christine Adams, Amir Rahimzadeh and Morgan Watkins.
- When was Profile released?
- Profile was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.