Split (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2017, Split is a thriller and horror film directed by M. Night Shyamalan, running about 117 minutes. “Kevin has 23 distinct personalities. The 24th is about to be unleashed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Though Kevin has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher, there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others. Compelled to abduct three teenage girls led by the willful, observant Casey, Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him — as well as everyone around him — as the walls between his compartments shatter apart.
Who’s in it. Split stars James McAvoy as Kevin Wendell Crumb, Anya Taylor-Joy as Casey Cooke, Betty Buckley as Karen Fletcher and Haley Lu Richardson as Claire Benoit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Split has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $278.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Split page.
If you liked it. Fans of Split tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Split (2017)?
- In US, Split is available to 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 Split worth watching?
- Split holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Split?
- Split stars James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Betty Buckley, Haley Lu Richardson and Jessica Sula.
- When was Split released?
- Split was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.