Regression (2015)

5.6R106 minDirector: Alejandro Amenábar

2015 film by Alejandro Amenábar

Regression is a 2015 American-Canadian psychological thriller mystery film directed and written by Alejandro Amenábar. The film stars Ethan Hawke and Emma Watson, with David Thewlis, Lothaire Bluteau, Dale Dickey, David Dencik, Peter MacNeill, Devon Bostick, and Aaron Ashmore in supporting roles.

The film had its world premiere at the San Sebastián International Film Festival on September 18, 2015. It was released in the United States on October 9, 2015, by The Weinstein Company under the banner RADiUS-TWC. The film received mostly negative reviews from critics.

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What is Regression about?
Regression (2015) — In Minnesota in the 1990s, a man is arrested and accused of having abused his daughter. Although he doesn't remember anything from the event, he pleads guilty. With the help of a psychologist, he'll relive those moments. Meanwhile, the local media hints the possibility that every
Is Regression based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Regression scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.