HomeLibraryAsk RayDiscoverJournal
Profile
Waiting

Deceiver

R19971h 46mJonas Pate,Josh Pate
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 42%
Home
Library
Ask Ray
Discover
Journal

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

"There are two sides to every lie."

The gruesome death of a prostitute brings suspicion on one of her clients, James Wayland, a brilliant, self-destructive and epileptic heir to a textile fortune. So detectives Braxton and Kennesaw take Wayland in for questioning, thinking they can break the man. But despite his troubles, Wayland is a master of manipulation, and during the interrogation, he begins to turn the tables on the investigators, forcing them to reveal their own sinister sides.

MysteryCrimeDramaThriller
ProstituteMurderTextile Company

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Where to Watch

usUnited States

Own Instantly

VPN Required
Available in other countries where you don't have streaming services configured.

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDb

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is Deceiver (1997) about?

The gruesome death of a prostitute brings suspicion on one of her clients, James Wayland, a brilliant, self-destructive and epileptic heir to a textile fortune. So detectives Braxton and Kennesaw take Wayland in for questioning, thinking they can break the man. But despite his troubles, Wayland is a master of manipulation, and during the interrogation, he begins to turn the tables on the…

Who stars in Deceiver?

Deceiver stars Tim Roth (James Walter Wayland), Michael Rooker (Detective Edward Kennesaw), Renée Zellweger (Elizabeth), Chris Penn (Detective Phillip Braxton), Rosanna Arquette (Mrs. Kennesaw). The film was directed by Jonas Pate.

How long is Deceiver?

Deceiver has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated R.

Is Deceiver worth watching?

Deceiver holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 42. Fans of Mystery, Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Deceiver?

Streaming availability for Deceiver changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.