Spectral
“How do you stop an enemy you can't see coming?”
A special-ops team is dispatched to fight supernatural beings that have taken over a European city.
Where to watch Spectral in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Spectral there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Spectral streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Spectral
Spectral is a 2016 English-language science fiction, thriller and action film directed by Nic Mathieu. The cast is led by James Badge Dale, Emily Mortimer, Gonzalo Menendez. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Spectral was produced by Mid Atlantic Films and Legendary Pictures and made in Hungary and United States of America. It was released on December 9, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Nic Mathieu
- Writers
- Ian Fried, George Nolfi, Nic Mathieu
- Release date
- December 9, 2016
- OTT release
- December 9, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hungary, United States of America
- Budget
- $70 million
- Production
- Mid Atlantic Films, Legendary Pictures
Spectral cast & crew
Spectral was directed by Nic Mathieu and written by Ian Fried, George Nolfi, and Nic Mathieu.
The cast features James Badge Dale as Clyne, Emily Mortimer as Fran Madison, Gonzalo Menendez as Captain Marco Cabrera, Max Martini as Maj. Sessions, Ryan Robbins as Sgt. Comstock, and Bruce Greenwood as General Orland.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tom Holkenborg, cinematography is by Bojan Bazelli, and it was produced by Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni.
Is Spectral worth watching?
Spectral holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 2,007 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, thriller, and action, Spectral is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Spectral
In United States, you can stream Spectral on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 9, 2016.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Spectral
James Badge Dale
Clyne
Emily Mortimer
Fran Madison
Gonzalo Menendez
Captain Marco Cabrera
Max Martini
Maj. Sessions
Ryan Robbins
Sgt. Comstock
Bruce Greenwood
General Orland
Jimmy Akingbola
Sgt. Steve McFadden
Brian Caspe
Outpost Tech
Clayne Crawford
Sgt. Toll
Ursula Parker
Sari
Louis Ozawa
Sargent Chen
Miklós Bányai
Benson
Spectral — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Spectral in United States?
Spectral is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Spectral on Netflix?
Yes — Spectral is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Spectral in?
Spectral is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Spectral?
Spectral runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is Spectral rated?
Spectral is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 2,007 ratings.
▸When did Spectral release on OTT?
Spectral became available digitally on December 9, 2016.
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