The Rift (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2012, The Rift is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Robert Kouba, running about 26 minutes. “They are watching us.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Since a few decades they were watching us. Studying us. What are they? Nobody knows. Nobody but Ivan Petrenko Karkarov. The Russian physicist started to study a phenomenon which was occurring since several decades. In 1982 he found an answer to the strange phenomenon but before he could tell anyone he mysteriously vanished. 30 years later, in Newell Iowa, Dean Hollister seems to be a normal guy until strange radar anomalies appear throughout the world. All of a sudden something starts to happen at the sky, black rifts appear. Behind those rifts something is moving. It's watching us.
Who’s in it. The Rift stars Robert Kouba Senior as Ivan Petrenko Karkarov.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Rift has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rift page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rift tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rift (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rift change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Rift worth watching?
- The Rift holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rift?
- The Rift stars Robert Kouba Senior.
- When was The Rift released?
- The Rift was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.