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Parallel Minds (2020): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch

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Parallel Minds is a 2020 sci-fi thriller directed by Benjamin Ross Hayden, starring Greg Bryk as Thomas Elliott, Tommie-Amber Pirie and Neil Napier. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and was made on a reported $2.1 million budget. Its Echo Score is 38/100. Stream it on The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Echo Score
38
budget
$2.1M
Parallel Minds (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Genres
Sci-Fi , Thriller
Original language
English
Budget
$2.1M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Parallel Minds About?

The premise of Parallel Minds without spoilers.

In the near future, Red-Eye is developing a revolutionary contact lens capable of recording memories. When the lead researcher is murdered, Detective Thomas Elliot and researcher Margo Elson find themselves investigating a dangerous case involving an elusive digital shapeshifter. As they delve deeper, they uncover a plot where memories become a valuable currency and both are threatened by their own pasts, facing a powerful artificial intelligence with consuming ambitions.

Parallel Minds Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • memory
Where to watch

Where to Watch Parallel Minds

Stream it on The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Parallel Minds Cast & Characters

Greg Bryk leads the cast as Thomas Elliott, with Tommie-Amber Pirie as Margo Elson and Neil Napier as Conrad Stallman. Directed by Benjamin Ross Hayden; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Parallel Minds

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Ratings

Parallel Minds Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 38/100, strongest in art & craft (75) and weakest in story & flow (20).

38 /100

Parallel Minds Echo Score Breakdown

Parallel Minds falls short as a cohesive film despite its visual ambition. Critics note a sharp visual style and workable hook, and several viewers praise the impressive cinematography, effects, and set design. However, the narrative is described as confusing, the acting as uneven, and the soundtrack as irritating, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, the movie’s weaknesses outweigh its visual strengths, resulting in a largely negative impression.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 75

    The film’s art and craft are its most consistent strengths. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the striking visual style, impressive cinematography, and creative set pieces, with one noting "decent camera work, effects, sets and props." Even critics acknowledge the sharp visual presentation, though direction and editing receive less comment. Consequently, the artistic execution rates moderately high.

  • Character & Emotion 35

    Character work and performances are largely ineffective. Multiple users cite bad acting, shallow characterisation, and a lack of chemistry, describing the cast as "idiotic" and "terrible." Only a single reviewer mentions that some actors have appeal, but this praise is outweighed by widespread criticism. The overall impression of the character aspect is therefore low.

  • Story & Flow 20

    The narrative is confusing and poorly structured. Critics and users alike call the plot hard to follow, aimless, and a mash‑up of disparate sci‑fi tropes, with comments such as "confused and aimless" and "channel surfed for an hour and a half." The story lacks coherence and engagement, resulting in a very low score for this aspect.

  • Sensory Experience 50

    The sensory experience is split between striking visuals and distracting audio. While many praise the stunning visuals and cohesive production design, several reviewers condemn the background music as "annoying" and the sound design as nonsensical. This mixed feedback produces a middle‑range sensory rating.

  • Rewatch Factor 25

    The film offers little incentive for repeat viewings. Reviewers describe it as tedious, sleep‑inducing, and confusing, with many stating they would not watch it again. Only a niche audience of hardcore sci‑fi fans might find some appeal, but the overall lack of lasting interest yields a low rewatch factor.

Videos

Parallel Minds Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Parallel Minds.

Trailer
Cars

Cars in Parallel Minds

7 cars on screen, including the 1965 Buick Skylark and the 2015 GMC Canyon.

All 7 cars
  • 1965 Buick Skylark in Parallel Minds 1965 Buick Skylark Important role
  • 2015 GMC Canyon in Parallel Minds 2015 GMC Canyon Background role
  • 2018 GMC Terrain in Parallel Minds 2018 GMC Terrain Background role
  • 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Parallel Minds 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Background role
Details

Parallel Minds Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Mentes Paralelas” and “Параллельные Разумы”.

Also known as
  • Mentes Paralelas
  • Параллельные Разумы
  • Паралельні уми
  • Równoległe umysły
  • 隱形殺機
  • จิตวิวัฒน์ เอไอสยอง

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FAQ

Parallel Minds FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, budget and post-credit scenes of Parallel Minds, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Parallel Minds?

Parallel Minds runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Parallel Minds released?

Parallel Minds was released on September 20, 2020.

Who directed Parallel Minds?

Parallel Minds was directed by Benjamin Ross Hayden.

More films by Benjamin Ross Hayden

Who is in the cast of Parallel Minds?

Parallel Minds stars Greg Bryk as Thomas Elliott, Tommie-Amber Pirie as Margo Elson and Neil Napier as Conrad Stallman, among 6 credited actors.

Where can I watch Parallel Minds?

In the US, Parallel Minds is streaming on The Roku Channel and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).

What was the budget of Parallel Minds?

Parallel Minds had a reported budget of $2.1 million.

Does Parallel Minds have a post-credit scene?

No. Parallel Minds has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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