Setup (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2011, Setup is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Mike Gunther, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of friends plan out a detailed heist that turns deadly when one betrays the other by taking off with the goods. Taking matters into his own hands, Sonny seeks out his revenge teaming up with the most dangerous mob boss in town to get back what is rightfully his. When he finally comes face to face with his longtime friend he will be forced to make a life changing choice.
Who’s in it. Setup stars 50 Cent as Sonny, Ryan Phillippe as Vincent, Bruce Willis as Biggs and James Remar as William, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Setup has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Setup page.
If you liked it. Fans of Setup tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Setup (2011)?
- In US, Setup is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Setup worth watching?
- Setup holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Setup?
- Setup stars 50 Cent, Ryan Phillippe, Bruce Willis, James Remar and Randy Couture.
- When was Setup released?
- Setup was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.