Cypher (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2002, Cypher is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Vincenzo Natali, running about 95 minutes. “Never forget who you are” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unsuspecting, disenchanted man finds himself working as a spy in the dangerous, high-stakes world of corporate espionage. Quickly getting way over-his-head, he teams up with a mysterious femme fatale.
Who’s in it. Cypher stars Jeremy Northam as Morgan Sullivan, Lucy Liu as Rita Foster, Nigel Bennett as Finster and Timothy Webber as Callaway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Cypher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $898.4K 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 Cypher page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cypher tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cypher (2002)?
- In US, Cypher 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 Cypher worth watching?
- Cypher holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cypher?
- Cypher stars Jeremy Northam, Lucy Liu, Nigel Bennett, Timothy Webber and David Hewlett.
- When was Cypher released?
- Cypher was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.