Operator (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 5

Operator poster

Released in 2015, Operator is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Amariah Olson, running about 88 minutes. “Whats your emergency?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When the daughter of veteran 911 call center operator Pamela, and her estranged husband Jeremy, a Senior Police Officer, is kidnapped and held hostage, they are left desperate, with no choice but to follow the kidnapper's rules: send messages through dispatch for all police and fire units to scatter to remote locations throughout the city where they are met with chaos. Not knowing who or why, they must race against the clock to make the choice of their lives: save the city — or save their daughter.

Who’s in it. Operator stars Mischa Barton as Pamela Miller, Luke Goss as Jeremy Miller, Ving Rhames as Richard and Michael Paré as Howard, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Operator has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium 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 Operator page.

If you liked it. Fans of Operator 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 Operator (2015)?
In US, Operator is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Operator worth watching?
Operator holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Operator?
Operator stars Mischa Barton, Luke Goss, Ving Rhames, Michael Paré and Riley Budnick.
When was Operator released?
Operator was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.