Detainment (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2018, Detainment is a drama and crime film directed by Vincent Lambe, running about 30 minutes. “A true story based on interview transcripts and records” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two ten year-old boys are detained by police under suspicion of abducting and murdering a toddler.
Who’s in it. Detainment stars Ely Solan as Jon, Leon Hughes as Robert, Will O'Connell as Detective Dale and David Ryan as Detective Scott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Detainment 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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Detainment page.
If you liked it. Fans of Detainment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Detainment (2018)?
- In US, Detainment is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Detainment worth watching?
- Detainment holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Detainment?
- Detainment stars Ely Solan, Leon Hughes, Will O'Connell, David Ryan and Tara Breathnach.
- When was Detainment released?
- Detainment was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.