Parallel is a 2024 American science-fiction thriller directed by Kourosh Ahari and released theatrically on February 23, 2024 by Vertical Entertainment. It’s a remake of the 2019 Chinese film Parallel Forest by Lei Zheng, reworked for an English-language cast led by Danielle Deadwyler. The original score is by composer Josh Atchley.
Quick Facts
| Title | Parallel |
| Director | Kourosh Ahari |
| Writers | Aldis Hodge, Edwin Hodge, Jonathan Keasey |
| Genre | Sci-Fi, Thriller, Drama |
| Release Date | February 23, 2024 (theatrical); February 27, 2024 (On Demand) |
| Distributor | Vertical Entertainment |
| Based On | Parallel Forest (2019, dir. Lei Zheng) |
| Cast | Danielle Deadwyler, Aldis Hodge, Edwin Hodge, Sope Aluko |
| Composer | Josh Atchley |
Parallel follows Vanessa (Danielle Deadwyler), who retreats to her family’s lake house to grieve after the loss of her child, accompanied by her husband Alex (Aldis Hodge) and his brother Martel (Edwin Hodge). Soon after arriving, Vanessa is confronted by a version of herself from a parallel universe. (Source: Wikipedia, IMDb)
Correction: an earlier version of this page misstated the film’s protagonist as a man; Vanessa, played by Danielle Deadwyler, is a grieving woman/mother.
Who Composed the Parallel Score?
Josh Atchley composed the original score for Parallel. Atchley has worked across film and TV and previously spent time at Bleeding Fingers Music, the Santa Monica production house co-founded with Hans Zimmer’s Extreme Music. Additional music for the film was written with Denise Santos.
Parallel Soundtrack – Songs List
No official soundtrack album has been released for Parallel. The film relies primarily on Josh Atchley’s original score rather than a licensed-song soundtrack. We’ll update this page if a commercial release follows.
Where to Stream Parallel
Parallel is available to rent or buy on major on-demand platforms following its February 2024 theatrical and digital release from Vertical Entertainment. Check Prime Video, Apple TV+, and other streaming platforms for current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parallel (2024) about?
Parallel follows Vanessa (Danielle Deadwyler), a grieving mother who retreats to her family’s lake house after losing her child, only to be confronted by a version of herself from a parallel universe.
Is Parallel based on a book or another film?
Parallel is a remake of the 2019 Chinese film Parallel Forest, directed by Lei Zheng.
Who composed the Parallel score?
Josh Atchley composed the original score for Parallel, with additional music by Denise Santos.
Who stars in Parallel?
The film stars Danielle Deadwyler as Vanessa, alongside Aldis Hodge and Edwin Hodge, who also co-wrote the screenplay.
When was Parallel released?
Parallel had a limited theatrical release on February 23, 2024, followed by a wider On Demand release on February 27, 2024, through Vertical Entertainment.
Is there a Parallel soundtrack album?
No official soundtrack album has been released as of this writing. The film uses Josh Atchley’s original score rather than a commercially issued song collection.
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