Neverwas(2005)
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Neverwas Synopsis
Zach Riley is a psychiatrist, who leaves a job at a prestigious university, to take up a job at the privately run mental institution, Millwood. What he doesn't reveal at the time of his appointment is that this was the very place where his novelist father, T.L. Pierson, spent many years of his life.
Neverwas (2005) is a drama and thriller film directed by Joshua Michael Stern, released on September 9, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Ian McKellen, Aaron Eckhart, Brittany Murphy and Nick Nolte. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 142 ratings.
- Director:
- Joshua Michael Stern
- Writers:
- Joshua Michael Stern
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Grady
- Composer:
- Philip Glass
- Production:
- Legacy Filmworks, Neverwas Productions
- Revenue:
- $11,246
- Status:
- Released
Neverwas (2005) Trailer
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Neverwas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ian McKellen
as Gabriel Finch
Aaron Eckhart
as Zach Riley
Brittany Murphy
as Maggie Blake
Nick Nolte
as T. L. Pierson
Jessica Lange
as Katherine Pierson
William Hurt
as Dr. Peter Reed
Bill Bellamy
as Martin Sands
Alan Cumming
as Jake
Vera Farmiga
as Eleanna
Michael Moriarty
as Dick
- Ken Roberts
Ken Roberts
as Terrence
Cynthia Stevenson
as Sally
Key crew
Directed by Joshua Michael Stern, written by Joshua Michael Stern.
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Neverwas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 142 ratings.
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Neverwas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Neverwas online?
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Neverwas (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Neverwas?
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The main cast of Neverwas (2005) includes Ian McKellen, Aaron Eckhart, Brittany Murphy, Nick Nolte and Jessica Lange. The film was directed by Joshua Michael Stern. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Neverwas released?
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Neverwas was released on September 9, 2005 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Neverwas worth watching?
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Neverwas (2005) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 142 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Neverwas?
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Yes. The official Neverwas trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.