Sphere (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1998, Sphere is a thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Barry Levinson, running about 134 minutes. “Terror can fill any space.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A spacecraft is discovered on the floor of the Pacific Ocean, presumed to be at least 300 years old and of alien origin. A crack team of scientists and experts is assembled and taken to the Habitat, a state-of-the-art underwater living environment, to investigate.
Who’s in it. Sphere stars Dustin Hoffman as Dr. Norman Goodman, Sharon Stone as Dr. Elizabeth 'Beth' Halperin, Samuel L. Jackson as Dr. Harry Adams and Peter Coyote as Captain Harold C. Barnes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Sphere has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $37M at the box office.
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 Sphere page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sphere tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sphere (1998)?
- In US, Sphere 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 Sphere worth watching?
- Sphere holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sphere?
- Sphere stars Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone, Samuel L. Jackson, Peter Coyote and Liev Schreiber.
- When was Sphere released?
- Sphere was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.