---
title: "Coherence"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/coherence-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 220289
imdb_id: "tt2866360"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 3488
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Coherence (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/coherence-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Coherence" is a film that explores the complexities of human relationships and perception. The movie centers around a dinner gathering of four couples, whose evening is disrupted by a significant celestial event. A mysterious and powerful comet passes overhead, setting off a chain of events that challenges the group's understanding of reality and their relationships with each other. As the evening unfolds, the characters' interactions and perceptions become increasingly distorted, revealing the fragility of their connections and the instability of their individual realities. The film's use of a dinner gathering as the central setting allows for a nuanced examination of the characters' dynamics, while the comet serves as a catalyst for the exploration of themes such as identity, free will, and the nature of reality. By presenting a series of increasingly surreal and unsettling events, "Coherence" creates a thought-provoking and unsettling viewing experience that challenges its audience to question their own perceptions of the world.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Four couples gather for dinner the night a mysterious and powerful comet passes overhead."

### Why Watch
- a satisfying and chilling addition to the pal-ocalypse subgenre
- features a suspenseful premise involving a passing comet and a dinner party

### Caveats & Content Note
- power loss in the neighborhood disrupts the gathering
- characters face mysterious circumstances involving a nearby house
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains thriller and science fiction elements as four couples deal with the effects of a mysterious comet.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, science fiction, mystery, chilling

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Cineverse, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, YOW.tv | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Rakuten TV, Plex, W4free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | AMC+ Amazon Channel, Cineverse | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Beamafilm | Beamafilm | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James Ward Byrkit
- **Networks / Studios**: Bellanova Films, Ugly Duckling Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Emily Baldoni** as *Em*
- **Maury Sterling** as *Kevin*
- **Nicholas Brendon** as *Mike*
- **Lorene Scafaria** as *Lee*
- **Elizabeth Gracen** as *Beth*
- **Hugo Armstrong** as *Hugh*
- **Alex Manugian** as *Amir*
- **Lauren Maher** as *Laurie*
- **Kelly Donovan** as *Extra*
- **Aqueela Zoll** as *Extra*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Coherence released?
The film was released in 2014, with US dates noted in late 2013 and August 2014 depending on the source.

### Q: Who directed Coherence?
The film was directed by James Ward Byrkit.

### Q: Who stars in Coherence?
The cast includes Emily Baldoni, Maury Sterling, Nicholas Brendon, and Lorene Scafaria.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
Four couples gather for dinner the night a mysterious and powerful comet passes overhead.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film is classified as a thriller and science fiction movie.

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