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1:54 (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2016, 1:54 is a drama film directed by Yan England, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. Tim is a bit of a loner. At school he gravitates towards another shy boy and they become friends. But the verbal and physical bullying by a gang of kids, as well as an aggressive use of social media, unsettle Tim’s new mate and he backs away from him – an act of cowardice which will have serious repercussions. As a result of Tim’s unwillingness to snitch, the bullies appear to get away with their actions, none more so than the gang’s leader Jeff. He’s one of the school’s star athletes, who seems guaranteed a place in the national championships with an 800m time of 1.54 minutes. When Tim decides to start training in order to go up against Jeff, even having a girlfriend as cover, his enemies seem willing to go to any lengths to stop him.

Who’s in it. 1:54 stars Antoine Olivier Pilon as Tim, Sophie Nélisse as Jennifer, Lou-Pascal Tremblay as Jeff Roy and David Boutin as Pierre, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, 1:54 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1:54 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 1:54 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch 1:54 (2016)?
In US, 1:54 is available to stream on Fandor and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is 1:54 worth watching?
1:54 holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 1:54?
1:54 stars Antoine Olivier Pilon, Sophie Nélisse, Lou-Pascal Tremblay, David Boutin and Patrice Godin.
When was 1:54 released?
1:54 was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.