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Sender

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Julia was fired three weeks ago. She also got sober three weeks ago. She’s starting over in a suburban rental, and doing a lot of online shopping to help make the space her own, fast. When packages she didn’t order start showing up at her door — a blender, a corkscrew, her signature shade of lipstick — they feel so unnervingly tied to her past that it starts to feel like someone is watching her. The shopping site Smirk denies responsibility. But increasingly paranoid, Julia tumbles down a rabbit hole to find the identity of her anonymous sender.

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Perri Nemiroff Perri Nemiroff (YouTube) Mar 21, 2026
3.5/5
Stylish, sharp and rocking an infectious energy, Sender is intoxicating. A truly singular exploration of addiction, paranoia and the all-too-real vulnerability tethered to our reliance on e-commerce. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Mar 19, 2026
The problem is that too many of Goldman’s choices as a director seem to actively be working against what Britt Lower brings to his interesting script Go to Full Review Alejandra Martinez Austin Chronicle Mar 18, 2026
A harrowing film that understands the messiness and the terrifying nature of recovery from addiction. Perhaps the messiness is the point, even if it left me feeling a little empty. Go to Full Review Olga Artemyeva ScreenAnarchy 4 days ago
Britt Lower is amazing (as she always reliably is in these kinds of stories) as someone who’s desperately searching for something tangible in a world that progressively looks like a simulated reality. Go to Full Review Kat Hughes THN Oct 23, 2026
4/5
A quirky, paranoia-fuelled mystery elevated by Britt Lower’s compelling performance, Sender blends dark comedy with the surreal, creating an offbeat genre gem with undeniable cult appeal. Go to Full Review Connor Petrey Pop Culture Leftovers Sep 13, 2026
A turbulent psychological nightmare that embodies the dissociation one can have while going through withdrawal, paranoia, and an extreme scheme to wean oneself off an addictive substance. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Russell Goldman

Director

Britt Lower

Actor

Rhea Seehorn

Actor

Jamie Lee Curtis

Actor

Anna Baryshnikov

Actor

David Dastmalchian

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Movie Info

Synopsis Julia was fired three weeks ago. She also got sober three weeks ago. She’s starting over in a suburban rental, and doing a lot of online shopping to help make the space her own, fast. When packages she didn’t order start showing up at her door — a blender, a corkscrew, her signature shade of lipstick — they feel so unnervingly tied to her past that it starts to feel like someone is watching her. The shopping site Smirk denies responsibility. But increasingly paranoid, Julia tumbles down a rabbit hole to find the identity of her anonymous sender.
Director
Russell Goldman
Producer
Jamie Lee Curtis, Molly Hallam, Jake Katofsky
Screenwriter
Russell Goldman
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 34m
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