Coherence (2014)

Kernel Score: 82% · 3,305 ratings · Rated NR

Genres: Thriller, Science Fiction

Released: 2014-04-06

Runtime: 89 minutes

Is Coherence worth watching?

Worth watching. Eight friends at a dinner party notice strange things after a comet passes. It's a clever, low-budget sci-fi puzzle that gets better the less you know, and the improvised dialogue feels real. A little patience pays off.

Watch it if you

  • like twisty, low-budget sci-fi
  • enjoy puzzling out what's happening
  • prefer ideas over special effects

Skip it if you

  • want big effects and action
  • dislike ambiguous endings

Best for: Date night with a puzzle

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Coherence

  • Stream: Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, Night Flight Plus, Cineverse
  • Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Pluto TV, Plex
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

Four couples gather for dinner the night a mysterious and powerful comet passes overhead.

Coherence parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Coherence is a psychological sci-fi thriller involving parallel realities, paranoia, and drug use (ketamine) at a dinner party.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Includes tense, paranoia-driven confrontations and a biting incident among characters.
  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Ketamine use is referenced among the dinner party guests.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Coherence

If you liked Coherence, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Predestination (2014) — 84%: Mind-bending time-loop thriller that rewards close attention
  • Twelve Monkeys (1995) — 87%: Time-travel thriller with a mystery that slowly unfolds
  • Dark City (1998) — 85%: Moody sci-fi mystery where reality isn't what it seems
  • Gattaca (1997) — 86%: Smart, stylish sci-fi about identity and chance
  • Upgrade (2018) — 86%: Lean, clever sci-fi thriller on a small budget
  • Blade Runner (1982) — 94%: Landmark sci-fi about identity and what counts as real

Director

James Ward Byrkit

Cast

  • Emily Baldoni as Em
  • Maury Sterling as Kevin
  • Nicholas Brendon as Mike
  • Lorene Scafaria as Lee
  • Elizabeth Gracen as Beth
  • Hugo Armstrong as Hugh
  • Alex Manugian as Amir
  • Lauren Maher as Laurie
  • Kelly Donovan as Extra
  • Aqueela Zoll as Extra

Coherence FAQ

Is Coherence worth watching?

Worth watching. Eight friends at a dinner party notice strange things after a comet passes. It's a clever, low-budget sci-fi puzzle that gets better the less you know, and the improvised dialogue feels real. A little patience pays off.

Where can I watch Coherence?

In the US you can stream Coherence on Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, Night Flight Plus and Cineverse, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Pluto TV and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Coherence OK for kids?

Coherence is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Coherence is a psychological sci-fi thriller involving parallel realities, paranoia, and drug use (ketamine) at a dinner party.

What movies are like Coherence?

If you liked Coherence, try Predestination, Twelve Monkeys, Dark City and Gattaca.