Muscle (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2020, Muscle is a thriller film directed by Gerard Johnson, running about 110 minutes. “Build Him Up, Tear Him Apart” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unhappy office worker's life is gradually taken over by Terry, his new, very hands-on personal trainer.
Who’s in it. Muscle stars Cavan Clerkin as Simon, Craig Fairbrass as Terry, Lorraine Burroughs as Crystal and Sinead Matthews as Sandra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Muscle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Muscle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Muscle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Muscle (2020)?
- In GB, Muscle is available to stream on BFI Player, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Muscle worth watching?
- Muscle holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Muscle?
- Muscle stars Cavan Clerkin, Craig Fairbrass, Lorraine Burroughs, Sinead Matthews and Polly Maberly.
- When was Muscle released?
- Muscle was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.