Obey (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2018, Obey is a drama film directed by Jamie Jones, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Nineteen-year old Leon returns home to take care of his alcoholic mother and adjust to life as an adult after an adolescence spent in and out of foster care. Frustrated by his lack of an education and his bleak financial prospects, Leon finds solace in the boxing ring. He soon meets the rebellious and beautiful Twiggy, who is squatting in abandoned houses to escape her family’s unfeeling affluence. As rumblings of riots begin in the streets and police and protesters engulf his neighborhood, Leon must decide whether to join his friends and fight or seek a new life with Twiggy.
Who’s in it. Obey stars Marcus Rutherford as Leon, Sophie Kennedy Clark as Twiggy, Sam Gittins as Anton and T'Nia Miller as Chelsea, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Obey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fuse+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Obey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Obey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Obey (2018)?
- In US, Obey is available to stream on Fuse+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Obey worth watching?
- Obey holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Obey?
- Obey stars Marcus Rutherford, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Sam Gittins, T'Nia Miller and James Atwell.
- When was Obey released?
- Obey was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.