Déjà Vu (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2006, Déjà Vu is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Tony Scott, running about 126 minutes. “If you think it's just a feeling, go back... and look again.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Called in to recover evidence in the aftermath of a horrific explosion on a New Orleans ferry, Federal agent Doug Carlin gets pulled away from the scene and taken to a top-secret government lab that uses a time-shifting surveillance device to help prevent crime.

Who’s in it. Déjà Vu stars Denzel Washington as Doug Carlin, Paula Patton as Claire Kuchever, Val Kilmer as Agent Pryzwarra and Jim Caviezel as Carroll Oerstadt, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Déjà Vu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $180.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 Déjà Vu page.

If you liked it. Fans of Déjà Vu tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Déjà Vu (2006)?
In US, Déjà Vu is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Déjà Vu worth watching?
Déjà Vu holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Déjà Vu?
Déjà Vu stars Denzel Washington, Paula Patton, Val Kilmer, Jim Caviezel and Adam Goldberg.
When was Déjà Vu released?
Déjà Vu was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.