The Pretender (1996)
Overview
Raised in a secret facility built for experimenting on children, Jarod is a genius who can master any profession and become anyone he has to be. When he realizes as an adult that he's actually a prisoner and his captors are not as benevolent as he's been told, he breaks out. While trying to find his real identity, Jarod helps those he encounters and tries to avoid the woman sent to retrieve him.
Where to watch The Pretender
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | — | Apple TV |
| Australia | — | — | Apple TV |
| France | Molotov TV, SFR Play | — | — |
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What is The Pretender about?
Raised in a secret facility built for experimenting on children, Jarod is a genius who can master any profession and become anyone he has to be. When he realizes as an adult that he's actually a prisoner and his captors are not as benevolent as he's been told, he breaks out. While trying to find his real identity, Jarod helps those he encounters and tries to avoid the woman sent to retrieve him. The Pretender is a Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy series, first aired on 1996-09-19, 4 seasons and 86 episodes.
Is The Pretender worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Pretender 7.4 out of 10 from 228 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Pretender?
In France, The Pretender streams on Molotov TV and SFR Play. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Craig W. Van Sickle, Steven Long Mitchell
Cast
- Michael T. Weiss as Jarod
- Andrea Parker as Miss Parker/Catherine Parker
- Patrick Bauchau as Sydney/Jacob
- Jon Gries as Broots
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Sources
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