Deadly Illusions (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2021, Deadly Illusions is a thriller and drama film directed by Anna Elizabeth James, running about 114 minutes. “To write the perfect novel, she needed a touch of Grace.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bestselling female novelist, suffering from writer's block, hires an innocent young woman to watch over her twin children. As the novelist dangerously indulges in her new best seller, the line between the life she's writing and the one she's living becomes blurred.
Who’s in it. Deadly Illusions stars Kristin Davis as Mary Morrison, Dermot Mulroney as Tom Morrison, Shanola Hampton as Elaine and Lora Martinez-Cunningham as Andrea Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Deadly Illusions has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadly Illusions page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadly Illusions tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadly Illusions (2021)?
- In US, Deadly Illusions is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deadly Illusions worth watching?
- Deadly Illusions holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadly Illusions?
- Deadly Illusions stars Kristin Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Shanola Hampton, Lora Martinez-Cunningham and Greer Grammer.
- When was Deadly Illusions released?
- Deadly Illusions was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.