Neverwas (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2005, Neverwas is a thriller, fantasy and drama film directed by Joshua Michael Stern, running about 108 minutes. “Every fairy tale needs its hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Zach Riley is a psychiatrist, who leaves a job at a prestigious university, to take up a job at the privately run mental institution, Millwood. What he doesn't reveal at the time of his appointment is that this was the very place where his novelist father, T.L. Pierson, spent many years of his life.
Who’s in it. Neverwas stars Ian McKellen as Gabriel Finch, Aaron Eckhart as Zach Riley, Brittany Murphy as Maggie Blake and Nick Nolte as T. L. Pierson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Neverwas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.2K 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 Neverwas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Neverwas tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Neverwas (2005)?
- In US, Neverwas 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 Neverwas worth watching?
- Neverwas holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Neverwas?
- Neverwas stars Ian McKellen, Aaron Eckhart, Brittany Murphy, Nick Nolte and Jessica Lange.
- When was Neverwas released?
- Neverwas was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.