Urge (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2016, Urge is a thriller and mystery film directed by Aaron Kaufman, running about 91 minutes. “Every high has its price” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of friends on holiday on an island experiment with a new designer drug that makes them lose their ability to control their urges.
Who’s in it. Urge stars Pierce Brosnan as The Man, Justin Chatwin as Jason Brettner, Danny Masterson as Neil and Ashley Greene as Theresa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Urge has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Urge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Urge tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Urge (2016)?
- In US, Urge is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Urge worth watching?
- Urge holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Urge?
- Urge stars Pierce Brosnan, Justin Chatwin, Danny Masterson, Ashley Greene and Alexis Knapp.
- When was Urge released?
- Urge was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.