The Sender (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1982, The Sender is a thriller and horror film directed by Roger Christian, running about 91 minutes. “He has the power to make you live his nightmares... And he's dreaming about you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A disturbed telepathic man is able to transmit his dreams and visions into the minds of the people around him.
Who’s in it. The Sender stars Kathryn Harrold as Dr Gail Farmer, Zeljko Ivanek as John Doe #83, Shirley Knight as Jerolyn and Paul Freeman as Dr Joseph Denman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Sender has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Sender page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sender tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sender (1982)?
- In US, The Sender is available to 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 Sender worth watching?
- The Sender holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sender?
- The Sender stars Kathryn Harrold, Zeljko Ivanek, Shirley Knight, Paul Freeman and Sean Hewitt.
- When was The Sender released?
- The Sender was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.