False Positive (2021)
English · Horror / Mystery · 93 min · 15
★ 5.6 Few ratings 203 ratings
Released 18 Jun 2021
Page updated 30 Sept 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences are lukewarm on it.
Audience★ 5.6 from 203 ratings on TMDB
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False Positive is streaming in the UK on Sky Go, Now TV Cinema.
What the audience says
False Positive is an average English film; it passes the time without demanding more of you. It's sitting at 5.6/10 on TMDB across 203 ratings, which puts it below the bar for most viewers.
Should you spend 93 minutes on it?
93 minutes of English horror with a mystery streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- 5.5/10 across 201 ratings — a middling reception, so this one depends on whether the premise appeals to you.
- Skip if
- dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
After months of trying and failing to get pregnant, Lucy and Adrian finally find their dream fertility doctor in the illustrious Dr. Hindle. But after becoming pregnant with a healthy baby girl, Lucy begins to notice something sinister through Hindle's gleaming charm, and she sets out to uncover the unsettling truth about him.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 33m — short |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Horror / Mystery |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
John Lee
Cast

Ilana Glazer
Lucia "Lucy" Martin

Justin Theroux
Adrian Martin

Pierce Brosnan
Dr. John Hindle

Zainab Jah
Grace Singleton

Gretchen Mol
Dawn

Sophia Bush
Corgan
Where to watch in the UK
Sky GoNow TV Cinema
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Sky StoreSky Store
Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Sky Go titles in the UK
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is False Positive worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Skip — Audiences are lukewarm on it. It rates 5.6/10 on audience ratings. 93 minutes of English horror with a mystery streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
Where can I watch False Positive?
You can stream False Positive in the UK on Sky Go, Now TV Cinema.
When is False Positive coming to streaming?
False Positive is already streaming in the UK on Sky Go, Now TV Cinema.
Is False Positive family friendly?
False Positive is rated 15. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is False Positive in?
False Positive is an English film (Horror / Mystery).
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