Movie

Impulse

“It's easy to lose control.”

★ 5.6(40)19901h 49m

Impulse is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Impulse

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Sondra Locke
Release date: 1990-04-06
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Box office: $2,544,504
Budget: $9,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Impulse — trailer

About Impulse

Impulse is a 1990 movie in the Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Sondra Locke, starring Theresa Russell, Jeff Fahey and George Dzundza. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 40 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Impulse in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Los Angeles vice cop, caught between her undercover role as a sex worker and her personal relationships, is thrown into a web of murder and deceit.

Cast

Theresa Russell

Lottie Mason

Jeff Fahey

Stan

George Dzundza

Lt. Joe Morgan

Alan Rosenberg

Charley Katz

Nicholas Mele

Rossi

Eli Danker

Dimarjian

Charles McCaughan

Frank Munoff

Lynne Thigpen

Dr. Gardner

Shawn Elliott

Tony Peron

Angelo Tiffe

Luke

Christopher Lawford

Steve

Nick Savage

Edge

Themes & keywords

drug dealerpolicewomanvice squadfemale police officerwoman directorneo-noir

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Impulse in Canada?+

In Canada, Impulse is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Impulse on Netflix?+

Impulse is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Impulse?+

Impulse has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in Impulse?+

Impulse stars Theresa Russell, Jeff Fahey, George Dzundza, Alan Rosenberg and Nicholas Mele.

When did Impulse come out?+

Impulse is a 1990 movie directed by Sondra Locke.

What genre is Impulse?+

Impulse is Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed Impulse?+

Impulse was directed by Sondra Locke.