Separation (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2013, Separation is a thriller film directed by Greg White, running about 81 minutes. “A young couple moves their struggling family to a small town, where a mysterious neighbor becomes a threat to their very existence.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Separation opens with an absolutely innocent shot of a young girl riding a bicycle. It isn’t until later in the film that we learn exactly what we were watching. And that is exactly what Separation is all about. This is a film that masterfully uses sleight of hand like a highly-skilled magician to show us one thing while setting up something completely different. And writer/director Greg White brings it all together in a tense film with an exciting climax that pulls back all the curtains.
Who’s in it. Separation stars Sarah Manninen as Liz, Peter Stebbings as Jack, Dmitry Chepovetsky as Geoffrey and Al Sapienza as Elliot.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Separation has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Separation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Separation tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Separation (2013)?
- In US, Separation is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Separation worth watching?
- Separation holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Separation?
- Separation stars Sarah Manninen, Peter Stebbings, Dmitry Chepovetsky and Al Sapienza.
- When was Separation released?
- Separation was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.