---
title: "False Positive"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/false-positive-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 591634
imdb_id: "tt10096842"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 204
content_rating: "R"
---

# False Positive (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/false-positive-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

False Positive is a 2021 horror, mystery, and thriller film directed with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes, released in the United States on June 18, 2021. The plot follows characters Lucy and Adrian as they struggle to conceive before finding their dream fertility doctor, Dr. Hindle, leading to a suspenseful narrative where Lucy suspects sinister intentions behind his charm.

The film explores themes of medical mistrust and maternal intuition through a tense genre lens. It is available on streaming platforms depending on the region, as noted by international availability data.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A couple finds their dream fertility doctor, but a glowing charm hides something sinister."

### Why Watch
- Explores the unsettling experience of fertility struggles and pregnancy.
- Features a seemingly illustrious fertility doctor with a gleaming charm.
- Follows a determined protagonist uncovering an unsettling truth.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It has a lower user score rating of 45 out of 100 on JustWatch based on 112 participant ratings.
- Tone & Suitability: The film runs for 1 hour and 33 minutes and falls under the horror, mystery, and thriller genres with a US release date of June 18, 2021.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #fertility-struggles, #sinister-doctor, #expecting-mother, #suspicious-charm, #uncovering-truth, #psychological-thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | None | Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla, Crave | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Lee
- **Networks / Studios**: A24

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ilana Glazer** as *Lucia "Lucy" Martin*
- **Justin Theroux** as *Adrian Martin*
- **Pierce Brosnan** as *Dr. John Hindle*
- **Zainab Jah** as *Grace Singleton*
- **Gretchen Mol** as *Dawn*
- **Sophia Bush** as *Corgan*
- **Josh Hamilton** as *Greg*
- **Kelly AuCoin** as *Dirk*
- **Lucy Walters** as *Marcy*
- **Sabina Gadecki** as *Rita*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can to stream False Positive?
The film is available on streaming services in select countries, though availability varies by region.

### Q: Is False Positive worth watching?
Viewer reception varies, reflected by a user score of 45 out of 100 on JustWatch based on 112 ratings.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
False Positive is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
False Positive is a standalone feature film rather than an episodic television series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [False Positive — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/591634)
- [Pierce Brosnan Joins Adam Devine in Netflix's Action-Comedy 'The Out-Laws'](https://deadline.com/2021/07/pierce-brosnan-adam-devine-the-out-laws-1234790913/)
- [False Positive 영화 스트리밍으로 보기](https://www.justwatch.com/kr/%EC%98%81%ED%99%94/false-positive)
- [Film Reviews: Opening This Week (July 8-12, 2013)](https://variety.com/2013/more/news/film-reviews-opening-this-week-july-8-12-2013-1200491642/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*