Deceived (2002): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Deceived is a 2002 sci-fi thriller directed by André van Heerden, starring Stewart Bick as Emmett Shaw, Judd Nelson and Deborah Odell. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Stream it on Runtime and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- André van Heerden
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cloud Ten Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Deceived About?
The premise of Deceived without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a remote observatory high in the Sierra Nevada, a frantic needle records an unmistakable extraterrestrial signal. Billionaire Emmett Shaw, owner of the facility, races to reveal the discovery, bringing investigative reporter Kara Walsh, radio‑host Reverend Fletcher, and sarcastic technician Jack Jones. Tensions rise as personal grudges and hidden motives threaten to undermine humanity’s greatest moment.
Deceived Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- observatory
- military
- hearing aid
- one word title
- seti
Where to Watch Deceived
Stream it on Runtime and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Deceived Cast & Characters
Stewart Bick leads the cast as Emmett Shaw, with Judd Nelson as Jack Jones and Deborah Odell as Kara Walsh. Directed by André van Heerden; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director André van Heerden
- Stewart Bick as Emmett Shaw
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Judd Nelson as Jack Jones - Deborah Odell as Kara Walsh
- Jefferson Mappin as Reverend Jeremiah Fletcher
Also Starring in Deceived
· 3 more- Louis Gossett Jr. Col. David Garrett
- Michelle Nolden Smitty Turner
- Ramona Milano Lieutenant Vasquez
Deceived Plot Summary
What happens in Deceived from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Adrienne Saunders is happily married to her art dealer husband, Jack Jones [Judd Nelson], and they have a daughter named Mary. After the local museum curator is mysteriously murdered, Jack falls under suspicion of selling forged treasures to the museum. He has to travel to Boston on a work-related trip, but Adrienne hears from a friend that she thought she saw him in town. She confronts him, but he denies being in town. As pressure mounts on Jack over a forged relic, Adrienne receives word from the police that Jack died in a car accident. In trying to wrap up Jack’s affairs, Adrienne begins to suspect that her husband was not who he claimed to be.
Full summary
The whole story of Deceived, scene by scene
Deceived Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Deceived.
Deceived Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Signals - Experiment ausser Kontrolle” and “Engañados”.
- Also known as
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- Signals - Experiment ausser Kontrolle
- Engañados
- 触目惊心
- O Contato
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Deceived FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Deceived, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Deceived?
Deceived runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Deceived released?
Deceived was released on March 26, 2002.
Who directed Deceived?
Deceived was directed by André van Heerden.
More films by André van Heerden Who is in the cast of Deceived?
Deceived stars Stewart Bick as Emmett Shaw, Judd Nelson as Jack Jones and Deborah Odell as Kara Walsh, among 7 credited actors.
Where can I watch Deceived?
In the US, Deceived is streaming on Runtime and The Roku Channel and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Deceived have a post-credit scene?
No. Deceived has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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