You can’t control what you don’t understand.

Impulse

7.6 (305 votes)• 2018•Canceled

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure Drama

Storyline & Plot Summary

16-year-old Henry Coles is an outsider in her new town of Reston, New York. With a major chip on her shoulder and no friends, she remains withdrawn and isolated, but everything changes when a traumatic encounter with a classmate triggers something deep within Henry— unleashing a power she cannot control.

Production Details

Languages: English

Starring Cast: Maddie Hasson, Missi Pyle, Sarah Desjardins, Enuka Okuma, Craig Arnold, Daniel Maslany

Cast

Maddie Hasson

Henrietta 'Henry' Coles

Missi Pyle

Cleo Coles

Sarah Desjardins

Jenna Hope

Enuka Okuma

Deputy Anne Hulce

Craig Arnold

Lucas Boone

Daniel Maslany

Townes Linderman

Callum Keith Rennie

Nikolai

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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