Proximity (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 2001, Proximity is an action, thriller and mystery film directed by Scott Ziehl, running about 86 minutes. “The closer he gets to the truth... the closer his enemies get to him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When William Conroy (Rob Lowe), a former college professor, is sentenced to life in prison for vehicular manslaughter it seems his life is over. But when a fellow inmate tells him that in the past two years fourteen inmates have died at the prison, and then turns up dead the next day, Conroy realizes he is in more danger than he ever imagined. Conroy's suspicions are confirmed when the van carrying the inmates crashes. Seizing the opportunity, Conroy flees the scene and elicits the help of his lawyer. What the two discover is a grisly murder ring set up within the prison walls that incriminates those at the highest levels of the correctional system.
Who’s in it. Proximity stars Rob Lowe as William Conroy, James Coburn as Jim Corcoran, Jonathan Banks as Price and Kelly Rowan as Anne Conroy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Proximity has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Proximity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Proximity 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 Proximity (2001)?
- In US, Proximity is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Proximity worth watching?
- Proximity holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Proximity?
- Proximity stars Rob Lowe, James Coburn, Jonathan Banks, Kelly Rowan and Terrence 'T.C.' Carson.
- When was Proximity released?
- Proximity was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.