The Mandela Effect
A man becomes obsessed with facts and events that have been collectively misremembered by thousands of people. Believing the phenomena to be the symptom of something larger, his obsession eventually leads him to question reality itself.
Directed by David Guy Levy · Science Fiction · Thriller · Drama · 80 min · 2019
Director
David Guy Levy
Studio
Periscope Entertainment
Release
2019-12-06
Runtime
80 min
Genres
Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama
Full Plot
A grieving father, Brendan, discovers that his daughter Sam's death and her toy Curious George doll are not what they seem. As he delves deeper, he uncovers collective false memories known as the Mandela Effect, leading him to believe reality is a computer simulation. With the help of Dr. Fuchs, a scientist who shares his theory, Brendan develops a program to interrupt the simulation and reunite with Sam. However, the plan takes a devastating toll on his mental health and marriage.
Cast & Characters
Brendan
Charlie Hofheimer
Claire
Aleksa Palladino
Matt
Robin Lord Taylor
Dr. Fuchs
Clarke Peters
Sam
Madeleine McGraw
Pastor Isaac
Tim Ransom
Dr. Manning
Ptolemy Slocum
Nadine
Vernee Watson
Ms. Garcia
Elena Campbell-Martinez
Adam
Steven Daniel Brun
Nasim Terhani
Salme Geransar
Did You Know?
The Mandela Effect had a very limited release, primarily distributed through VOD.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
The Mandela Effect holds 6.3/10 on TMDb (186 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (6.3/10 on TMDb (186 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Mandela Effect good? What are critics saying?+
The Mandela Effect holds 6.3/10 on TMDb (186 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is The Mandela Effect?+
The Mandela Effect has a runtime of 80 min.
Who directed The Mandela Effect?+
The Mandela Effect was directed by David Guy Levy.
Where can I watch The Mandela Effect?+
The Mandela Effect is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie received generally negative reviews from critics. While some praised its thoughtful exploration of grief and loss, others found it overly reliant on scientific jargon and struggled to effectively dramatize its unique concept. The film's tone was seen as a mixed bag by reviewers.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
