Five Fingers (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2006, Five Fingers is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Laurence Malkin, running about 87 minutes. “What price would you pay for freedom?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Martijn, an idealistic Dutch pianist, travels to Morocco to help start a food program for malnourished children. Within moments of his arrival, however, Martijn is abducted by a group of terrorists, injected with a debilitating drug, and imprisoned. Under threat of death, the young man engages in a mental chess match with Ahmat, trying to learn his captor's true objective and avoid a horrible fate

Who’s in it. Five Fingers stars Laurence Fishburne as Ahmat, Ryan Phillippe as Martijn, Touriya Haoud as Saadia and Colm Meaney as Gavin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Five Fingers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Fingers page.

If you liked it. Fans of Five Fingers 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 Five Fingers (2006)?
In US, Five Fingers is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Five Fingers worth watching?
Five Fingers holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Five Fingers?
Five Fingers stars Laurence Fishburne, Ryan Phillippe, Touriya Haoud, Colm Meaney and Gina Torres.
When was Five Fingers released?
Five Fingers was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.