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Experimenter

6.520151h 37mPG-13MovieDramaHistory

Yale University, 1961. Stanley Milgram designs a psychology experiment that still resonates to this day, in which people think they’re delivering painful electric shocks to an affable stranger strapped into a chair in another room. Despite…

DirectorMichael Almereyda
WriterMichael Almereyda
ProducersPer Melita·Isen Robbins

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Cast · Directed by Michael Almereyda

PSPeter Sarsgaard
Peter Sarsgaard
Stanley Milgram
WRWinona Ryder
Winona Ryder
Alexandra "Sasha" Milgram
JGJim Gaffigan
Jim Gaffigan
James McDonough
EBEdoardo Ballerini
Edoardo Ballerini
Paul Hollander
JPJohn Palladino
John Palladino
John Williams
KLKellan Lutz
Kellan Lutz
William Shatner
DHDennis Haysbert
Dennis Haysbert
Ossie Davis
DADanny A. Abeckaser
Danny A. Abeckaser
Braverman
TMTaryn Manning
Taryn Manning
Mrs. Lowe
AEAnthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards
Miller
LSLori Singer
Lori Singer
Florence Asch
JHJosh Hamilton
Josh Hamilton
Tom Shannon

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Experimenter — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Experimenter?

Experimenter is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Experimenter on Netflix?

No, Experimenter is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Experimenter on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Experimenter is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Experimenter for free?

Experimenter is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Experimenter based on a true story?

Yes — Experimenter is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).