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The Signal

2014·Movie·PG-13·97 min·6.0(1,851)

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On a road trip, Nic and two friends are drawn to an isolated area by a computer genius. When everything suddenly goes dark, Nic regains consciousness – only to find himself in a waking nightmare.

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About The Signal

The Signal is a 2014 English-language thriller and science fiction film directed by William Eubank. The cast is led by Brenton Thwaites, Olivia Cooke, Beau Knapp. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

The Signal was produced by Signal Film Group, Low Spark Films, and Automatik Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on March 15, 2014, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.

Director
William Eubank
Writers
Carlyle Eubank, David Frigerio, William Eubank
Release date
March 15, 2014
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$3 million
Production
Signal Film Group, Low Spark Films, Automatik Entertainment
#hacker#virtual reality#road trip#super power#secret laboratory

The Signal cast & crew

The Signal was directed by William Eubank and written by Carlyle Eubank, David Frigerio, and William Eubank.

The cast features Brenton Thwaites as Nic Eastman, Olivia Cooke as Haley Peterson, Beau Knapp as Jonah Breck, Laurence Fishburne as Dr. Wallace Damon, Robert Longstreet as James, and Lin Shaye as Mirabelle.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nima Fakhrara, cinematography is by David Lanzenberg, and it was produced by Tyler Davidson and Brian Kavanaugh-Jones.

Is The Signal worth watching?

The Signal holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 1,851 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy thriller and science fiction, The Signal is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Signal

The Signal isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

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Cast of The Signal

Brenton Thwaites

Brenton Thwaites

Nic Eastman

Olivia Cooke

Olivia Cooke

Haley Peterson

Beau Knapp

Beau Knapp

Jonah Breck

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

Dr. Wallace Damon

Robert Longstreet

Robert Longstreet

James

Lin Shaye

Lin Shaye

Mirabelle

Jeffrey Grover

Jeffrey Grover

Gas Station Clerk

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Patrick Davidson

Boy Playing Claw Game

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Roy Kenny

Hazmat 1

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Timothy Holmes

Hazmat 2

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Ricardo Campos

Hazmat 3

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Drew Sykes

Hazmat 4

The Signal — FAQs

Where can I watch The Signal in United States?

The Signal is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is The Signal in?

The Signal is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Signal?

The Signal runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).

What is The Signal rated?

The Signal is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 1,851 ratings.

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