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The Sentinel

2006Movie1 h 48 minPG-13

Thriller
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic496.3

A nerve-racking, gripping action movie about crime and politics.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

In 141 years, there's never been a traitor in the Secret Service... until now.

Veteran Secret Service agent Pete Garrison investigates a colleague's murder and is subsequently framed as a mole in an assassination attempt on the President due to the machinations of a blackmailer who knows the secret he is hiding. Disgraced, dismissed, and now a fugitive with two relentless federal investigators hot on his heels, Garrison must both clear his name and save the president from assassination.

Feels like

  • Political Thriller
  • White House Intrigue
  • Secret Service Drama
  • Conspiracy Mystery
  • High-Stakes Action
  • Denzel Washington Performance
  • Procedural Suspense
  • Modern Espionage

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Clark Johnson
Written by
George Nolfi, Gerald Petievich
Produced by
Michael Douglas, Arnon Milchan, Marcy Drogin
Music by
Christophe Beck

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Facts

April 19, 2006 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13

Released
April 19, 2006
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$79 million
Available in
130 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sentinel?"

Questions about The Sentinel

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Where can I stream The Sentinel?

Prime

In the United States, The Sentinel streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 114 other countries.

Is The Sentinel worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.1 and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (49).

Is The Sentinel okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

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

Is The Sentinel plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.