Peripheral (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2018, Peripheral is a thriller and horror film directed by Paul Hyett, running about 89 minutes. “Technology has no boundaries.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bobbi Johnson is a young literary sensation facing her difficult second novel. Already dealing with a crazed stalker and her junkie ex-boyfriend, Bobbi is convinced by her publisher to use new smart editing software and finds herself going head-to-head with an artificial intelligence determined to write her book for her.
Who’s in it. Peripheral stars Rosie Day as Shelly, Hannah Arterton as Bobbi Johnson, Tom Conti as Gilmore Trent and Jenny Seagrove as Merlock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Peripheral has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Peripheral page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peripheral tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Peripheral (2018)?
- In GB, Peripheral is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Peripheral worth watching?
- Peripheral holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Peripheral?
- Peripheral stars Rosie Day, Hannah Arterton, Tom Conti, Jenny Seagrove and Elliot James Langridge.
- When was Peripheral released?
- Peripheral was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.