Persons Unknown (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1996, Persons Unknown is an action and thriller film directed by George Hickenlooper, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. When former cop and current security expert Jim Holland has a one night stand with Amanda after getting in her way roller-blading. That introduction turns out to be a well thought out plan by Amanda and her sister Molly, to obtain security codes. The girls and their cohorts rob his client and stash the loot. All the while, detective Jim has been following them and he grabs the money for himself. Then his conscience gets the best of him and he falls in love with Molly. His client turns out to be drug dealers and he's forced to risk his life to protect Molly and Amanda.
Who’s in it. Persons Unknown stars Joe Mantegna as Jim Holland, Kelly Lynch as Amanda, Naomi Watts as Molly and J.T. Walsh as Cake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Persons Unknown has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Persons Unknown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Persons Unknown 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 Persons Unknown (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Persons Unknown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Persons Unknown worth watching?
- Persons Unknown holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Persons Unknown?
- Persons Unknown stars Joe Mantegna, Kelly Lynch, Naomi Watts, J.T. Walsh and Xander Berkeley.
- When was Persons Unknown released?
- Persons Unknown was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.