The Sender (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1998, The Sender is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Richard Pepin, running about 98 minutes. “When the government hides the truth... all bets are off.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychic father and daughter band together with an "angel" in an attempt to save Earth from an extraterrestrial Armageddon. This suspenseful thriller ties together strange occurrences from 1965 in the Bermuda Triangle (where an American fighter pilot supposedly encountered a spaceship) and government hush-up conspiracies.
Who’s in it. The Sender stars Michael Madsen as Dallas Grayson, R. Lee Ermey as Colonel Rosewater, Robert Vaughn as Ron Fairfax and Dyan Cannon as Gina Fairfax, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Sender 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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sender page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sender tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sender (1998)?
- In US, The Sender is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sender worth watching?
- The Sender holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sender?
- The Sender stars Michael Madsen, R. Lee Ermey, Robert Vaughn, Dyan Cannon and Shelli Lether.
- When was The Sender released?
- The Sender was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.