Deceiver
“There are two sides to every lie.”
The gruesome death of a prostitute brings suspicion on one of her clients, James Wayland, a brilliant, self-destructive and epileptic heir to a textile fortune. So detectives Braxton and Kennesaw take Wayland in for questioning, thinking they can break the man. But despite his troubles, Wayland is a master of manipulation, and during the interrogation, he begins to turn the tables on the investigators, forcing them to reveal their own sinister sides.
Where to watch Deceiver in United States
Tubi TV
Amazon VideoClick a service to open Deceiver there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Deceiver streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Joyn Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Deceiver
Deceiver is a 1997 English-language mystery, crime and drama film directed by Jonas Pate and Josh Pate. The cast is led by Tim Roth, Michael Rooker, Renée Zellweger. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.
Deceiver was produced by MDP Worldwide and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on August 31, 1997, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Jonas Pate, Josh Pate
- Writers
- Josh Pate, Jonas Pate
- Release date
- August 31, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- MDP Worldwide, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Deceiver cast & crew
Deceiver was directed by Jonas Pate and Josh Pate and written by Josh Pate and Jonas Pate.
The cast features Tim Roth as James Walter Wayland, Michael Rooker as Detective Edward Kennesaw, Renée Zellweger as Elizabeth, Chris Penn as Detective Phillip Braxton, Rosanna Arquette as Mrs. Kennesaw, and Karina Logue as Sorority Girl.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams, cinematography is by Bill Butler, and it was produced by Mark Damon and Peter Glatzer.
Is Deceiver worth watching?
Deceiver holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 138 ratings, a more divisive mystery films.
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy mystery, crime, and drama, Deceiver is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Deceiver
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Cast of Deceiver
Tim Roth
James Walter Wayland
Michael Rooker
Detective Edward Kennesaw
Renée Zellweger
Elizabeth
Chris Penn
Detective Phillip Braxton
Rosanna Arquette
Mrs. Kennesaw
Karina Logue
Sorority Girl
Ellen Burstyn
Mook
Tamara Mercer
Misty
Michael Parks
Dr. Banyard
Don Winston
Warren
Mark Damon
Wayland’s Father
J.C. Quinn
Priest
Deceiver — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Deceiver in United States?
Deceiver is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Deceiver on Tubi TV?
Yes — Deceiver is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.
▸What language is Deceiver in?
Deceiver is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Deceiver?
Deceiver runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is Deceiver rated?
Deceiver is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 138 ratings.
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