Deceiver (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1997, Deceiver is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Josh Pate, running about 106 minutes. “There are two sides to every lie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The gruesome death of a prostitute brings suspicion on one of her clients, James Wayland, a brilliant, self-destructive and epileptic heir to a textile fortune. So detectives Braxton and Kennesaw take Wayland in for questioning, thinking they can break the man. But despite his troubles, Wayland is a master of manipulation, and during the interrogation, he begins to turn the tables on the investigators, forcing them to reveal their own sinister sides.
Who’s in it. Deceiver stars Tim Roth as James Walter Wayland, Michael Rooker as Detective Edward Kennesaw, Renée Zellweger as Elizabeth and Chris Penn as Detective Phillip Braxton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Deceiver has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deceiver page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deceiver tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deceiver (1997)?
- In US, Deceiver is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deceiver worth watching?
- Deceiver holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deceiver?
- Deceiver stars Tim Roth, Michael Rooker, Renée Zellweger, Chris Penn and Rosanna Arquette.
- When was Deceiver released?
- Deceiver was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.