Catalyst (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2025, Catalyst is a drama, thriller and science fiction film directed by Christopher Folkens, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Seven men are abducted and held by mysterious masked captors. As the mystery behind their captivity unfolds, they must decide their path: choose one of them to die, or take the leap of faith there may be another way out to save them all.
Who’s in it. Catalyst stars Michael Roark as Alek O'Connor, David Bianchi as Castor Ramirez, Noel Gugliemi as Kevin Lozano and Melanie Liburd as The Architect, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Catalyst has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Catalyst page.
If you liked it. Fans of Catalyst tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Catalyst (2025)?
- In US, Catalyst is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Catalyst worth watching?
- Catalyst holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Catalyst?
- Catalyst stars Michael Roark, David Bianchi, Noel Gugliemi, Melanie Liburd and Patrick Kilpatrick.
- When was Catalyst released?
- Catalyst was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.