Ava (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 2020, Ava is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Tate Taylor, running about 96 minutes. “Kill. Or be killed.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A black ops assassin is forced to fight for her own survival after a job goes dangerously wrong.

Who’s in it. Ava stars John Malkovich as Duke, Colin Farrell as Simon, Common as Michael and Jessica Chastain as Ava, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Ava has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus 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 Ava page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ava 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 Ava (2020)?
In US, Ava is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium 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 Ava worth watching?
Ava holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Ava?
Ava stars John Malkovich, Colin Farrell, Common, Jessica Chastain and Geena Davis.
When was Ava released?
Ava was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.