Movie

The Lazarus Effect

“Evil will rise.”

★ 5.3(1,522)20151h 23m

The Lazarus Effect is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

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Director: David Gelb
Release date: 2015-01-29
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Box office: $64,110,728
Budget: $3,300,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Lionsgate

The Lazarus Effect — trailer

About The Lazarus Effect

The Lazarus Effect is a 2015 movie in the Horror, Science Fiction and Thriller genres, directed by David Gelb, starring Mark Duplass, Olivia Wilde and Donald Glover. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 1,522 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Lazarus Effect in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Medical researcher Frank, his fiancee Zoe and their team have achieved the impossible: they have found a way to revive the dead. After a successful, but unsanctioned, experiment on a lifeless animal, they are ready to make their work public. However, when their dean learns what they've done, he shuts them down. Zoe is killed during an attempt to recreate the experiment, leading Frank to test the process on her. Zoe is revived -- but something evil is within her.

Cast

Mark Duplass

Frank Walton

Olivia Wilde

Zoe McConnell

Donald Glover

Niko

Evan Peters

Clay

Sarah Bolger

Eva

Amy Aquino

President Dalley

Ray Wise

Mr. Wallace

Sean T. Krishnan

Lawyer

Bruno Gunn

Fireman

Ator Tamras

Burned Figure

Emily Kelavos

Little Girl

James Earl

Security Guard Terrence

Themes & keywords

experimentafterlifeparanormaldeathevilresearcherpossesion

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Lazarus Effect in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Lazarus Effect on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is The Lazarus Effect on Netflix?+

Yes — The Lazarus Effect is available to stream on Netflix in Canada.

How long is The Lazarus Effect?+

The Lazarus Effect has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in The Lazarus Effect?+

The Lazarus Effect stars Mark Duplass, Olivia Wilde, Donald Glover, Evan Peters and Sarah Bolger.

When did The Lazarus Effect come out?+

The Lazarus Effect is a 2015 movie directed by David Gelb.

What genre is The Lazarus Effect?+

The Lazarus Effect is Horror, Science Fiction and Thriller film.

Who directed The Lazarus Effect?+

The Lazarus Effect was directed by David Gelb.