The Cell (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 6.3

The Cell poster

Released in 2000, The Cell is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Tarsem Singh, running about 107 minutes. “Enter The Mind Of A Killer” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A psychotherapist journeys inside a comatose serial killer in the hopes of saving his latest victim.

Who’s in it. The Cell stars Jennifer Lopez as Catherine Deane, Vincent D'Onofrio as Carl Rudolph Stargher, Vince Vaughn as Peter Novak and Jake Thomas as Young Carl Stargher, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Cell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $104.2M 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 The Cell page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Cell tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Cell (2000)?
In US, The Cell 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 The Cell worth watching?
The Cell holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Cell?
The Cell stars Jennifer Lopez, Vincent D'Onofrio, Vince Vaughn, Jake Thomas and Catherine Sutherland.
When was The Cell released?
The Cell was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.