Nerve (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.2

Nerve poster

Released in 2011, Nerve is a comedy and drama film directed by J.R. Sawyers, running about 83 minutes. “A film about social anxiety.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Josh Biggs (Tyler Langdon, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone) is a young man riddled with severe anxiety. When he agrees to be the subject of an experiment pertaining to the treatment of social anxiety disorder, he hopes it will be the end of his troubles... and a way to get closer to its pretty conductor, Aurora Pilar (Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival "Best Actress" winner, Laura Alexandra Ramos). Little does he know, he's about to endure the battle of his life. In a performance that skillfully juggles drama and comedy, Langdon leads a colorful cast in this poignant character study. Nerve is an "instant indie classic" that takes real risks.

Who’s in it. Nerve stars Ward Edmondson as Perry.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Nerve has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nerve page.

If you liked it. Fans of Nerve tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Nerve (2011)?
In US, Nerve is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Nerve worth watching?
Nerve holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Nerve?
Nerve stars Ward Edmondson.
When was Nerve released?
Nerve was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.