Impulse (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1990, Impulse is a thriller and crime film directed by Sondra Locke, running about 109 minutes. “Shes an undercover cop. Seduced by a fantasy. Trapped in a mystery. Led by a dangerous impulse. Its easy to lose control.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Regularly working alone undercover with a vice squad boss she dislikes as much as he dislikes her, Lottie Mason is living pretty much on the edge. An assignment helping out the Assistant D.A. may be the start of a serious relationship but then, tired and disillusioned after a job one night, she finds herself accepting a proposition in a bar that leads rapidly into a web of murder and deceit.
Who’s in it. Impulse stars Theresa Russell as Lottie Mason, Jeff Fahey as Stan, George Dzundza as Lt. Joe Morgan and Alan Rosenberg as Charley Katz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Impulse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.5M 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 Impulse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Impulse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Impulse (1990)?
- In US, Impulse 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 Impulse worth watching?
- Impulse holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Impulse?
- Impulse stars Theresa Russell, Jeff Fahey, George Dzundza, Alan Rosenberg and Nicholas Mele.
- When was Impulse released?
- Impulse was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.