Protection (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2001, Protection is an action, thriller and drama film directed by John Flynn, running about 96 minutes. “The greatest threat to his future was his past” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mobster moves to a new town as a protected witness and tries to start over, only to find he can't escape his old ways
Who’s in it. Protection stars Stephen Baldwin as Sal, Peter Gallagher as Ted, Aron Tager as Lujak and Katie Griffin as Gina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Protection 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 Protection page.
If you liked it. Fans of Protection 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 Protection (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Protection change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Protection worth watching?
- Protection holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Protection?
- Protection stars Stephen Baldwin, Peter Gallagher, Aron Tager, Katie Griffin and Deborah Odell.
- When was Protection released?
- Protection was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.