Past Life (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2026, Past Life is a thriller film directed by Simeon Halligan, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. When an unemployed reporter is hypnotized as part of a past life regression event, he wakes not with memories of life as royalty or some other glamorous person, but instead finds himself haunted by the memories of a serial killer.
Who’s in it. Past Life stars Aneurin Barnard as Jason Frey, Nicholas Farrell as Elliot Reed, Jeremy Piven and Tim McInnerny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Past Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Past Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Past Life tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Past Life (2026)?
- In US, Past Life 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 Past Life worth watching?
- Past Life holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Past Life?
- Past Life stars Aneurin Barnard, Nicholas Farrell, Jeremy Piven, Tim McInnerny and Pixie Lott.
- When was Past Life released?
- Past Life was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.