Implanted (2021): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
Implanted is a 2021 sci-fi thriller directed by Fabien Dufils, starring Michelle Girolami as Sarah, Édouard Montoute and Nader Boussandel. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Its Echo Score is 40/100. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Fabien Dufils
- Original language
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English
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Implanted About?
The premise of Implanted without spoilers.
Driven by financial desperation, Sarah volunteers for a pharmaceutical experiment and receives the LEXX nanochip implant. Hoping to alleviate her money problems, she soon finds herself ordered to commit crimes by the sinister implant. Plunged into a dangerous and murderous spiral, Sarah must fight to uncover the truth behind the experiment and ultimately decide whether to resist or succumb to the chip's control.
Implanted Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- artificial intelligence
- manchurian candidate
- dystopian sci fi
- brain implant
Where to Watch Implanted
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Implanted Cast & Characters
Michelle Girolami leads the cast as Sarah, with Édouard Montoute as Franck and Nader Boussandel as Nader. Directed by Fabien Dufils; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fabien Dufils
- Michelle Girolami as Sarah
- Édouard Montoute as Franck
- Nader Boussandel as Nader
- Martin Ewens as Keith
Also Starring in Implanted
· 6 more- Ivo Velon Carl
- Shirley Huang Katie
- Susan O'Doherty Ellaine
- Tony Sallemi Damen
- Sunny Koll Grace
- Adam P. Murphy Executive Officer
Implanted Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 40/100, strongest in sensory experience (60) and weakest in story & flow (30).
Implanted Echo Score Breakdown
Implanted struggles to coalesce its ambitions with execution, resulting in a film that feels uneven across most dimensions. While the visual composition receives occasional praise for its color grading and art direction, the narrative is broadly criticized for lack of originality, slow pacing, and numerous plot holes. Acting shows isolated highlights, yet overall character engagement remains weak. The cumulative effect is a movie that offers limited appeal on repeat viewings and fails to deliver a compelling sensory or storytelling experience.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 50
The film’s visual presentation garners mixed feedback. Several reviewers commend the photography, color grading, and overall art direction for creating an intriguing glitchy aesthetic. However, other comments imply a low‑budget feel and a B‑movie aesthetic that diminishes the impact of the production design. In sum, the artistic elements are competent but not consistently impressive, placing this aspect near the midpoint of the scale.
- Character & Emotion 45
Acting receives both commendation and criticism. Michelle Girolami is highlighted for a performance that exceeds expectations, and some viewers note that the lead carried the role effectively. Conversely, many users describe the performances as dull, ungripping, and reminiscent of lower‑quality productions. The disparity in perception results in a moderately low score that reflects an overall uneven character portrayal.
- Story & Flow 30
Narrative elements are largely viewed as derivative and poorly paced. Reviewers repeatedly cite a lack of originality, numerous plot holes, and a sluggish, boring progression that fails to sustain interest. While a few acknowledge an interesting core concept, the execution is deemed insufficient, leading to a low assessment of plot coherence and engagement.
- Sensory Experience 60
Sensory components receive more favorable remarks than other aspects. The film’s visual style, including color grading and production design, is praised for its distinct, glitch‑infused look. Sound design receives minimal comment, though occasional remarks about an annoying voice suggest minor issues. Overall, the sensory experience is considered the strongest facet, earning a modestly high score.
- Rewatch Factor 35
Rewatch potential is generally dismissed by the audience. Numerous reviewers label the film as boring, wasteful of time, and unlikely to merit a second viewing. A small subset of viewers enjoyed the experience enough to recommend it, yet this enthusiasm is outweighed by the predominance of negative sentiment, resulting in a low replay value rating.
Cars in Implanted
38 cars on screen, including the 2018 Ford Expedition and the 2016 Equus Throwback S.
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2018 Ford Expedition Important role -
2016 Equus Throwback S Minor role -
2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Minor role -
unknown Minor role
Implanted Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Имплант” and “Experimento Assassino”.
- Also known as
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- Имплант
- Experimento Assassino
- Implants
- Имплантирани
- 임플란티드
- Zaczipowani
- Імплант
- Experimento Asesino
- 植入AI
- İmplant
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Movies Like Implanted
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Alien Implant, Simulant and Nano.
Implanted FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Implanted, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Implanted?
Implanted runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Implanted released?
Implanted was released on October 1, 2021.
Who directed Implanted?
Implanted was directed by Fabien Dufils.
More films by Fabien Dufils Who is in the cast of Implanted?
Implanted stars Michelle Girolami as Sarah, Édouard Montoute as Franck and Nader Boussandel as Nader, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Implanted?
In the US, Implanted is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home Free and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Implanted have a post-credit scene?
No. Implanted has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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