The Business (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2005, The Business is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Nick Love, running about 96 minutes. “This firm will blow you away.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the '80s, a young man named Frankie dreams of escaping London's South East region, and his mother's thug of a boyfriend gives him just the opportunity. After beating up the abusive beau, Frankie runs off to Spain, where he lands a job delivering a package to the dapper Playboy Charlie, a gangster who takes him under his wing. Working as Charlie's driver, Frankie is immersed in a world of fast cars and pretty women -- but all the excess could be his undoing.
Who’s in it. The Business stars Danny Dyer as Frankie, Tamer Hassan as Charlie, Geoff Bell as Sammy and Georgina Chapman as Carly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Business has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Business page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Business 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 The Business (2005)?
- In US, The Business is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Business worth watching?
- The Business holds an audience score of 6.2 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 The Business?
- The Business stars Danny Dyer, Tamer Hassan, Geoff Bell, Georgina Chapman and Eddie Webber.
- When was The Business released?
- The Business was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.