IMDb 4.7 2014 HD

The Anomaly

The Anomaly

2014
Action Science Fiction Thriller
97 min NR USA
5 / 10
4.7 IMDB

A former soldier is taken captive and awakens in the back of a van where he learns that he only has less than 10 minutes to figure out…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Noel Clarke / Lizzie Pritchard / James Nunn
Starring
Noel Clarke / Ian Somerhalder / Kumud Pant / Alexis Knapp / Victoria Broom / Brian Cox / Luke Hemsworth / Michael Bisping

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

tense mysterious urgent confusing intriguing action-packed suspenseful convoluted engaging disorienting compelling

Reviews

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Penelope Hayes
Apr 21, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Anomaly' is a film that thrives on its high-concept premise and the frantic energy it generates. Noel Clarke anchors the narrative with a performance that conveys the character’s mounting panic and desperate search for answers. Ian Somerhalder…

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Alistair Finch
Apr 21, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The central idea of 'The Anomaly' is undeniably intriguing – a man with a vanishingly small window to solve his own abduction. Noel Clarke delivers a committed performance, but even his efforts can't entirely salvage a plot that…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 21, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

From its opening moments, 'The Anomaly' grips you with a potent sense of disorientation and urgency. Noel Clarke is compelling as the captive, his performance a raw portrayal of confusion and determination. Ian Somerhalder lends a cool, enigmatic…

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Marcus Bellwether
Apr 21, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Anomaly' presents a compelling, albeit familiar, high-concept hook: a man with mere minutes to understand his capture. Noel Clarke’s portrayal of the disoriented soldier is commendable, conveying a believable desperation. Ian Somerhalder adds a charismatic presence to…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 21, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Noel Clarke leads this tightly wound thriller, 'The Anomaly,' with a performance that anchors the film’s frantic premise. Ian Somerhalder provides solid support, adding a layer of intrigue to the unfolding mystery. The direction, though its architect is…

FAQs

'The Anomaly' is certainly geared towards fans of the thriller genre. Its central conceit of a man racing against time to solve his own abduction, coupled with elements of conspiracy and mystery, provides the kind of suspense and intrigue that thriller enthusiasts often seek. The film’s pacing and narrative structure are designed to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, making it a compelling watch for those who enjoy a good puzzle.