The Steam Experiment (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 2009, The Steam Experiment is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Philippe Martinez, running about 90 minutes. “When he turns up the heat ... they will turn on each other.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A deranged scientist locks 6 people in a steam room and threatens to turn up the heat if the local paper doesn't publish his story about global warming.
Who’s in it. The Steam Experiment stars Val Kilmer as Jimmy, Armand Assante as Detective Mancini, Eric Roberts as Grant and Megan Brown as Catherine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, The Steam Experiment has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Steam Experiment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Steam Experiment tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Steam Experiment (2009)?
- In US, The Steam Experiment 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 The Steam Experiment worth watching?
- The Steam Experiment holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Steam Experiment?
- The Steam Experiment stars Val Kilmer, Armand Assante, Eric Roberts, Megan Brown and Patrick Muldoon.
- When was The Steam Experiment released?
- The Steam Experiment was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.