Pulse (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2006, Pulse is a thriller and horror film directed by Jim Sonzero, running about 90 minutes. “You are now infected.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When their computer hacker friend accidentally channels a mysterious wireless signal, a group of co-eds rally to stop a terrifying evil from taking over the world.
Who’s in it. Pulse stars Kristen Bell as Mattie, Ian Somerhalder as Dexter, Christina Milian as Isabelle Fuentes and Rick Gonzalez as Stone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Pulse has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $29.9M 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 Pulse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pulse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pulse (2006)?
- In US, Pulse 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 Pulse worth watching?
- Pulse holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pulse?
- Pulse stars Kristen Bell, Ian Somerhalder, Christina Milian, Rick Gonzalez and Jonathan Tucker.
- When was Pulse released?
- Pulse was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.