Sphere
A spacecraft is discovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, presumed to be at least 300 years old and of alien origin. A crack team of scientists and experts is assembled and taken to the ocean floor to investigate. However, the ship is not as it seems and when a giant perfect sphere is discovered in the cargo bay, things begin to fall apart.
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Streaming now in the United States on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Tubi TV.
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Sphere (2/10) Movie CLIP - A Perfect Sphere (1998) HD
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Frequently asked questions about Sphere
Where can I watch Sphere in the United States?
Sphere is available to stream on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Sphere for free?
Sphere streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Sphere?
Sphere scores 6.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Sphere?
Sphere stars Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone, Samuel L. Jackson, Peter Coyote, and Liev Schreiber. Barry Levinson is the director.
How long is Sphere?
Sphere runs 2h 14m (134 minutes).
When did Sphere come out?
Sphere was released on February 13, 1998.
Which studio made Sphere?
Sphere was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Punch Productions, and Baltimore Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for Sphere?
Sphere was made on a budget of $80,000,000.
How much did Sphere make at the box office?
Sphere grossed $37,020,277 worldwide, against a budget of $80,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.