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Direct Action

2004·Movie
1h 37min
IMDb5.1Rotten Tomatoes–42%

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Direct Action fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Frank Gannon, a veteran cop, is being hunted by his fellow police officers after they learned he has betrayed the brotherhood and exposed to the feds wide scale corruption of the LAPD. He has one day left to prove his case and survive.
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Crew

Directed by:
Sidney J. Furie
Written by:
Sidney J. Furie, Greg Mellott
Produced by:
Donald Paul Pemrick, Avi Lerner, Dean E. Fronk
Composed by:
Adam Nordén

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Direct Action legally?

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Direct Action is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Direct Action worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 5.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Direct Action rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Direct Action?

1 h 37 min

Direct Action runs 1 h 37 min.

What language is Direct Action in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Direct Action?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Direct Action in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.