Splice (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2009, Splice is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Vincenzo Natali, running about 104 minutes. “Science's newest miracle...is a mistake.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Elsa and Clive, two young rebellious scientists, defy legal and ethical boundaries and forge ahead with a dangerous experiment: splicing together human and animal DNA to create a new organism. Named "Dren", the creature rapidly develops from a deformed female infant into a beautiful but dangerous winged human-chimera, who forges a bond with both of her creators - only to have that bond turn deadly.
Who’s in it. Splice stars Adrien Brody as Clive, Sarah Polley as Elsa, Delphine Chanéac as Dren and David Hewlett as Barlow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Splice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Splice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Splice tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Splice (2009)?
- In US, Splice is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Splice worth watching?
- Splice holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Splice?
- Splice stars Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley, Delphine Chanéac, David Hewlett and Abigail Chu.
- When was Splice released?
- Splice was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.