Restraint
Seen it?2008 | 94 min | Drama, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Panic Room or Avengement, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Two fugitives land in hot water when they take a hostage who poses a threat to their well-being.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Denneen
- Travis FimmelRon
- Teresa PalmerDale
- Stephen MoyerAndrew
- Philip HolderSgt. Paul Widdens
- Margie McCraeMrs. Wynott
- Peter DaviesTerry Gilmore
- Taylor OwynsAngela (Antique Dealer)
- Keith RobinsonMr. Middleton
- Nate JonesTim (Bank Teller)
- Alyssa McClellandGabrielle