The Signal (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2014, The Signal is a thriller and science fiction film directed by William Eubank, running about 97 minutes. “R U Agitated?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a road trip, Nic and two friends are drawn to an isolated area by a computer genius. When everything suddenly goes dark, Nic regains consciousness – only to find himself in a waking nightmare.
Who’s in it. The Signal stars Brenton Thwaites as Nic Eastman, Olivia Cooke as Haley Peterson, Beau Knapp as Jonah Breck and Laurence Fishburne as Dr. Wallace Damon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Signal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.7M 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 The Signal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Signal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Signal (2014)?
- In US, The Signal 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 Signal worth watching?
- The Signal holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Signal?
- The Signal stars Brenton Thwaites, Olivia Cooke, Beau Knapp, Laurence Fishburne and Robert Longstreet.
- When was The Signal released?
- The Signal was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.