Catalyst fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.
Nerve-racking and thrilling
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Mystery, the mind, and the future
Standout performances, storytelling, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Functional look and sound
Nerve-racking and thrilling
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Catalyst is nerve-racking and thrilling. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor.
Mystery, the mind, and the future
Its world is built around mystery, the mind, and the future. It leaves some questions open.
Standout performances, storytelling, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances, storytelling, and characters stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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Catalyst is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 2.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.
1 h 36 min
Catalyst runs 1 h 36 min.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
+5GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Catalyst in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
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