Pulse
Seen it?2017 | 89 min | Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for people who love a story set somewhere strange and people who still love a bit of magic. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 29 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
A gay disabled teenage boy changes into the body of a beautiful woman, so that he can be loved.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stevie Cruz-Martin
- Daniel MonksOlly
- Caroline BrazierJacqui
- Scott LeeLuke
- Sian EwersNat / Porn Girl
- Isaro KayitesiBritney
- Jaimee PeasleyOlivia
- David RichardsonBrandon
- Troy RodgerMark
- Lee JankowskiTrev
- Kate NeylonDr. Barker