Anesthesia (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2016, Anesthesia is a thriller and drama film directed by Tim Blake Nelson, running about 90 minutes. “Who we don't know can save us” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Multiple lives intersect in the aftermath of the violent mugging of a Columbia University philosophy professor.
Who’s in it. Anesthesia stars Sam Waterston as Prof. Walter Zarrow, Tim Blake Nelson as Adam Zarrow, Kristen Stewart as Sophie and Glenn Close as Marcia Zarrow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Anesthesia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $32.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anesthesia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anesthesia tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anesthesia (2016)?
- In US, Anesthesia is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Anesthesia worth watching?
- Anesthesia holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Anesthesia?
- Anesthesia stars Sam Waterston, Tim Blake Nelson, Kristen Stewart, Glenn Close and Corey Stoll.
- When was Anesthesia released?
- Anesthesia was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.