The Invisible Man (2020)
Kernel Score: 78% · 6,146 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror
Released: 2020-02-26
Runtime: 124 minutes
Is The Invisible Man worth watching?
Worth watching. A woman escapes an abusive partner, then suspects he's still stalking her, unseen. It's a tense, smartly made thriller with a very strong lead from Elisabeth Moss, and the empty spaces on screen are used for real suspense.
Watch it if you
- like tense, clever thrillers
- enjoy a lead who carries the film
- want modern horror that's more suspense than gore
Skip it if you
- are sensitive to domestic-abuse themes
- dislike a story where nobody believes the heroine
Best for: Tense solo night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Invisible Man
- Free with ads: Prime Video (free with ads), Amazon MX Player
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.
The Invisible Man parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that this R-rated horror thriller centers on domestic abuse and stalking, with intense scares and violence.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Horror thriller involving stalking, domestic abuse, and violent, frightening confrontations per the R rating and keywords.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — Domestic abuse themes are present though not depicted as explicit sexual content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Invisible Man
If you liked The Invisible Man, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Invisible Man (1933) — 84%: The original invisible-man classic
- A Quiet Place Part II (2021) — 84%: Tight, tense thriller built on suspense
- 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) — 77%: Claustrophobic thriller about a controlling captor
- Upgrade (2018) — 86%: Same director, sharp sci-fi thriller with a hook
- Companion (2025) — 78%: Modern thriller about control and trust
- The Thing (1982) — 93%: Paranoia and dread at their best
Director
Cast
- Elisabeth Moss as Cecilia Kass
- Aldis Hodge as James Lanier
- Storm Reid as Sydney Lanier
- Michael Dorman as Tom Griffin
- Harriet Dyer as Emily Kass
- Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Adrian Griffin
- Benedict Hardie as Marc
- Zara Michales as Nurse
- Renee Lim as Doctor Lee
- Sam Smith as Detective Reckley
The Invisible Man FAQ
Is The Invisible Man worth watching?
Worth watching. A woman escapes an abusive partner, then suspects he's still stalking her, unseen. It's a tense, smartly made thriller with a very strong lead from Elisabeth Moss, and the empty spaces on screen are used for real suspense.
Where can I watch The Invisible Man?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Invisible Man OK for kids?
The Invisible Man is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that this R-rated horror thriller centers on domestic abuse and stalking, with intense scares and violence.
What movies are like The Invisible Man?
If you liked The Invisible Man, try The Invisible Man, A Quiet Place Part II, 10 Cloverfield Lane and Upgrade.