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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
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Audiences are lukewarm on it.

Audience★ 5.6 from 203 ratings on TMDB
Lukewarm
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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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

Runtime1h 33m — short
Watch with family?15 · Older kids & up
GenreHorror / Mystery
LanguageEnglish
Best screenStream at home

Director

John Lee

Cast

Ilana Glazer
Ilana Glazer
Lucia "Lucy" Martin
Justin Theroux
Justin Theroux
Adrian Martin
Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan
Dr. John Hindle
Zainab Jah
Zainab Jah
Grace Singleton
Gretchen Mol
Gretchen Mol
Dawn
Sophia Bush
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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