Deception (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2008, Deception is a thriller and mystery film directed by Marcel Langenegger, running about 107 minutes. “When you're in this world, no one is who they seem, and everyone is playing the game.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As a corporate auditor who works in a number of different offices, Jonathan McQuarry wanders without an anchor among New York's power brokers. A chance meeting with charismatic lawyer Wyatt Bose leads to Jonathan's introduction to The List, an underground sex club. Jonathan begins an affair with a woman known only as S, who introduces Jonathan to a world of treachery and murder.
Who’s in it. Deception stars Hugh Jackman as Wyatt Bose, Ewan McGregor as Jonathan McQuarry, Michelle Williams as S and Bruce Altman as Lawyer #1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Deception has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deception page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deception tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deception (2008)?
- In US, Deception is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deception worth watching?
- Deception holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deception?
- Deception stars Hugh Jackman, Ewan McGregor, Michelle Williams, Bruce Altman and Andrew Ginsburg.
- When was Deception released?
- Deception was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.