Extortion
Seen it?2017 | 108 min | Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, 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 crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Dead of Winter, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A doctor desperately tries to save his wife and their 5 year old son after their vacation in the Bahamas takes an unexpected turn.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Phil Volken
- Eion BaileyKevin Riley
- Bethany Joy LenzJulie Riley
- Mauricio AlemañyAndy Riley
- Barkhad AbdiMiguel Kaba
- Danny GloverDetective Constable Haagen
- Tim GriffinChief of Mission Sweeney
- Jack WallaceLucas
- Jorge CabreraJorge
- Elid M. BarriosMiguel's Wife
- Genesis CastroMiguel's Older Daughter