The Follow (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2001, The Follow is an action and mystery film directed by Wong Kar-wai, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. The Driver is hired by a nervous movie manager to spy on a paranoid actor's wife. During his tailing of the wife, the Driver describes the right way to tail someone. As he follows her he begins to fear what he might learn of her apparently tragic life. He discovers the wife is fleeing the country and returning to her mother's, and that she's been given a black eye, likely by her husband. He returns the money for the job, refusing to tell where the wife is, and drives off telling the manager never to call him again.
Who’s in it. The Follow stars Clive Owen as The Driver, Mickey Rourke as Husband, Adriana Lima as Wife and Forest Whitaker as The Employer.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Follow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Follow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Follow 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 Follow (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Follow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Follow worth watching?
- The Follow holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Follow?
- The Follow stars Clive Owen, Mickey Rourke, Adriana Lima and Forest Whitaker.
- When was The Follow released?
- The Follow was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.