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The 2nd

2020Movie1 h 33 minNR

35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.9Metacritic–4.0Rotten Tomatoes–11%

A pulse-pounding, brutally violent action movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Family comes first

Secret-service agent Vic Davis is on his way to pick up his estranged son, Sean, from his college campus when he finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes terrorist operation. His son's friend Erin Walton, the daughter of Supreme Court Justice Walton is the target, and this armed faction will stop at nothing to kidnap her and use her as leverage for a pending landmark legal case.

Feels like

  • Action Thriller
  • Terrorist Plot
  • Secret Service
  • Hostage Situation
  • High Stakes
  • Political Intrigue
  • Fast-Paced
  • Violent Confrontations

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Brian Skiba
Written by
Eric Bromberg, Paul Taegel
Produced by
Ryan Phillippe, Brian Skiba, James Shavick
Music by
Richard Patrick

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Facts

December 14, 2020 · 1 h 33 min · NR

Released
December 14, 2020
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
34 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The 2nd?"

Questions about The 2nd

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The 2nd?

PhiloStarz

In the United States, The 2nd streams on Philo and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is The 2nd worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 3.9).

Can I half-watch The 2nd?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The 2nd plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.