Synopsis
A brilliant but discouraged graduate students group invent a technology capable to read people minds which it can destroy lifes. But they don't know that this new technology can threaten free will future incapacitate to human being able to choose their own decision making the humanity in danger.
Khalil Sullins director begins in the film world with this science fiction thriller in which the persons life will be in danger. Like the director the cast makes the leap to the big screen after participating in shorts and tv-movies. Student group is formed by Thomas Stroppel, Artie Ahr and Amber Marie Bollinger.
Where to watch Listening
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
Availability checked on 8 November 2026.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 98 min1 hour and 38 minutes
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is Listening?
- 1 hour and 38 minutes (98 minutes).
- When was Listening released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 24 April 2016.
- Who is in Listening?
- It stars Thomas Stroppel and Artie Ahr.
- Where can I watch Listening?
- In the UK it is available free on Prime Video and to buy on Apple TV.
Cast
Full cast (2)Videos and trailers
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All 3 reviewsWhat the critics say average 4.7 from 3 outlets
- 8.0 The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
Director/screenwriter Khalil Sullins makes an auspicious feature debut with his audacious sci-fi thriller that's as engrossing as it is thought-provoking.
Read - 4.0 New York TimesAndy Webster
[A] strained, overheated thriller.
Read - 2.0 Los Angeles TimesMartin Tsai
To call it amateurish would be kind.
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