The Perception
2018, English. Directed by Jensen Noen.
Richard, an uninspired novelist suffering from paranoid delusions, suspects his young and beautiful wife, Haley, of having an affair. He hires Matt to confirm his suspicions but the plan goes terribly wrong. As the twisting plot unfolds, the line between reality and dream begins to blur; only Nick, Richard’s old friend and agent, is there to hold him back from the brink of insanity.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 9 November 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Elizabeth H. Vu, Andrea Snider, Vasily Bernhardt
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How long is The Perception?
The Perception runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Which OTT platform is The Perception on?
The Perception isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like The Perception?
If you liked The Perception, try The 9th Life of Louis Drax, The Mean Season, The Infernal Machine.
Who directed The Perception?
The Perception (2018) was directed by Jensen Noen and stars Eric Roberts, Nick Bateman, Sandi Gardiner.