Experimenter
"Illusion sets the stage. Deception reveals the truth."
Originally released in 2015. Experimenter is a drama/history film. directed by Michael Almereyda.
Starring Peter Sarsgaard, Winona Ryder, and Jim Gaffigan
Synopsis
Yale University, 1961. Stanley Milgram designs a psychology experiment that still resonates to this day, in which people think they’re delivering painful electric shocks to an affable stranger strapped into a chair in another room. Despite his pleads for mercy, the majority of subjects don’t stop the experiment, administering what they think is a near-fatal electric shock, simply because they’ve been told to do so. With Nazi Adolf Eichmann’s trial airing in living rooms across America, Milgram strikes a nerve in popular culture and the scientific community with his exploration into people’s tendency to comply with authority. Celebrated in some circles, he is also accused of being a deceptive, manipulative monster, but his wife Sasha stands by him through it all.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (478 votes)
Box Office
$224.1K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Sarsgaard
as Stanley Milgram
Winona Ryder
as Alexandra "Sasha" Milgram
Jim Gaffigan
as James McDonough
Edoardo Ballerini
as Paul Hollander
John Palladino
as John Williams
Kellan Lutz
as William Shatner
Dennis Haysbert
as Ossie Davis
Danny A. Abeckaser
as Braverman
Taryn Manning
as Mrs. Lowe
Anthony Edwards
as Miller
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $224,145
Production Companies
- FJ Productions
- BB Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Experimenter about?
Yale University, 1961. Stanley Milgram designs a psychology experiment that still resonates to this day, in which people think they’re delivering painful electric shocks to an affable stranger st...
Who directed Experimenter?
Experimenter was directed by Michael Almereyda.
How long is Experimenter?
Experimenter has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Experimenter released?
Experimenter was released on October 16, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Experimenter?
The main cast of Experimenter includes Peter Sarsgaard, Winona Ryder, Jim Gaffigan, Edoardo Ballerini, John Palladino.
Is Experimenter worth watching?
Experimenter has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 478 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.