Detention (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 2010, Detention is an action, comedy, thriller and horror film directed by James D.R. Hickox, running about 90 minutes. “Staying after school can be murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of high school students are sent to Detention. Abandoned and locked in, images of Ghosts appear as they attempt to escape, only to find themselves connected to a past horrific death and made responsible for it with their lives.
Who’s in it. Detention stars David Carradine as Principal Hoskins, Rachel Sterling as Mimi, Thomas Calabro as Coach L and Zelda Williams as Sara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Detention has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Detention page.
If you liked it. Fans of Detention 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 Detention (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Detention change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Detention worth watching?
- Detention holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Detention?
- Detention stars David Carradine, Rachel Sterling, Thomas Calabro, Zelda Williams and Billy Aaron Brown.
- When was Detention released?
- Detention was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.