Sign in Sign up

Trailer

16 Blocks

2006Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

60

DecentGoodWatch score

Letterboxd

Rotten Tomatoes

A nerve-racking, thrilling action movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

Set your services

Fingerprint

Not for romance.

Movies with

Story

1 witness… 118 minutes…

An aging cop is assigned the ordinary task of escorting a fast-talking witness from police custody to a courthouse, but they find themselves running the gauntlet as other forces try to prevent them from getting there.

Feels like

Real-Time Thriller
Buddy Cop Dynamic
Urban Chase
Police Corruption
Moral Redemption
High-Stakes Escort
Gritty Action
Character-Driven Suspense

Crew

Directed by: Richard Donner
Written by: Richard Wenk
Produced by: Jim Van Wyck, Arnold Rifkin, Randall Emmett
Music by: Klaus Badelt

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 1, 2006 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released: March 1, 2006
Runtime: 1 h 45 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: Germany, United States, United Kingdom
Budget: $55 million
Box office: $66 million
Available in: 55 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream 16 Blocks?"

Questions about 16 Blocks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 16 Blocks?

In the United States, 16 Blocks streams on YouTube TV and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is 16 Blocks worth watching?

60

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 63).

Is 16 Blocks okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.