The Trigger Effect (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1996, The Trigger Effect is a thriller and drama film directed by David Koepp, running about 94 minutes. “When Nothing Works, Anything Goes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A blackout leaves those affected to consider what is necessary, what is legal, and what is questionable, in order to survive in a predatory environment.
Who’s in it. The Trigger Effect stars Kyle MacLachlan as Matthew, Elisabeth Shue as Annie, Dermot Mulroney as Joe and Richard T. Jones as Raymond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Trigger Effect has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Trigger Effect page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Trigger Effect tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Trigger Effect (1996)?
- In US, The Trigger Effect 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 The Trigger Effect worth watching?
- The Trigger Effect holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Trigger Effect?
- The Trigger Effect stars Kyle MacLachlan, Elisabeth Shue, Dermot Mulroney, Richard T. Jones and Bill Smitrovich.
- When was The Trigger Effect released?
- The Trigger Effect was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.