Pulse (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 2010, Pulse is a horror and tv movie film directed by James Hawes, running about 53 minutes.
What it’s about. A year after medical student Hannah Carter freaked out in the operating theatre when her mother died, she is back to resume her studies amid rumours of her instability. A blood-splattered supernatural thriller, from the pen of acclaimed Doctor Who writer Paul Cornell, Pulse is a tale of secret medical experiments, cover-ups and an NHS Teaching Hospital where literally anything can happen.
Who’s in it. Pulse stars Claire Foy as Hannah Carter, Stephen Campbell Moore as Nick Gates, Ben Miles as Joe Sennet and Caroline Goodall as Juliette Randall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Pulse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pulse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pulse tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pulse (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pulse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pulse worth watching?
- Pulse holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pulse?
- Pulse stars Claire Foy, Stephen Campbell Moore, Ben Miles, Caroline Goodall and Arsher Ali.
- When was Pulse released?
- Pulse was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.