The Scientist (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2020, The Scientist is a drama and horror film directed by Derrick Granado, running about 94 minutes. “He found a cure that kills.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unconventional scientist, struggling to care for his terminally-ill wife, embarks on a journey to develop a cure for her. However, his methods of treatment and tampering with human DNA, could lead to the extinction of humanity.
Who’s in it. The Scientist stars Robb Hudspeth as Steve Unger, Kristin Keith as Darlene Unger, Addison McGarry as Lilly Unger and J. Alan Nelson as Detective Wells, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Scientist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Scientist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scientist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scientist (2020)?
- In US, The Scientist is available to stream on History Vault. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Scientist worth watching?
- The Scientist holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scientist?
- The Scientist stars Robb Hudspeth, Kristin Keith, Addison McGarry, J. Alan Nelson and David Dittmeier.
- When was The Scientist released?
- The Scientist was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.