Movie

The Sender

“He has the power to make you live his nightmares... And he's dreaming about you.”

★ 5.6(61)19821h 31m

The Sender 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 22 June 2026.

Where to watch The Sender

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Good to know

Director: Roger Christian
Release date: 1982-10-22
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Kingsmere

The Sender — trailer

About The Sender

The Sender is a 1982 movie in the Horror, Thriller and Science Fiction genres, directed by Roger Christian, starring Kathryn Harrold, Željko Ivanek and Shirley Knight. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 61 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sender in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A disturbed telepathic man is able to transmit his dreams and visions into the minds of the people around him.

Cast

Kathryn Harrold

Dr Gail Farmer

Željko Ivanek

John Doe #83

Shirley Knight

Jerolyn

Paul Freeman

Dr Joseph Denman

Sean Hewitt

The Messiah

Harry Ditson

Dr Hirsch

Olivier Pierre

Dr Erskine

Tracy Harper

Young Girl

Al Matthews

Vietnam Veteran

Marsha Hunt

Nurse Jo

Angus MacInnes

Sheriff Prouty

Jana Shelden

Nurse Reimbold

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sender in Canada?+

In Canada, The Sender 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 The Sender on Netflix?+

The Sender is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Sender?+

The Sender has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in The Sender?+

The Sender stars Kathryn Harrold, Željko Ivanek, Shirley Knight, Paul Freeman and Sean Hewitt.

When did The Sender come out?+

The Sender is a 1982 movie directed by Roger Christian.

What genre is The Sender?+

The Sender is Horror, Thriller and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Sender?+

The Sender was directed by Roger Christian.