Static (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 2008, Static is a science fiction film directed by Randy Daudlin, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A trio of brainboxes create a cell phone chip that allows telepathic communication. But when the experiment goes wrong and power falls into the wrong hands, the results are terrifying.
Who’s in it. Static stars Steve Byers as Jason, Cedric Smith as Mr. Carter, Matthew Edison as Alec and Kathleen Robertson as Lee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Static has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Static page.
If you liked it. Fans of Static tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Static (2008)?
- In US, Static is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Static worth watching?
- Static holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Static?
- Static stars Steve Byers, Cedric Smith, Matthew Edison, Kathleen Robertson and Maury Chaykin.
- When was Static released?
- Static was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.