The Urge (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2012, The Urge is a horror film directed by Brian Barnes, running about 8 minutes. “Dying for a cigarette. Don't fight it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Can you handle your addictions? Or do they control you? The Urge is much more deadly. Dying for a cigarette. Don't fight it.
Who’s in it. The Urge stars Gillian MacGregor as Office Worker, David Fraser as Boss and Nik Wood Jones as The Voice.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Urge has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Urge page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Urge tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Urge (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Urge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Urge worth watching?
- The Urge holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Urge?
- The Urge stars Gillian MacGregor, David Fraser and Nik Wood Jones.
- When was The Urge released?
- The Urge was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.