Second Nature (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 4.7

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Released in 2003, Second Nature is an action, thriller, drama and war film directed by Ben Bolt, running about 90 minutes. “They made him an assassin. Now he's the target.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Everything is not as it seems for a man who recovers from a plane crash in which his family is killed. After plastic surgery and rehabilitation, he determines that he worked for a secret agency for which he was an assassin. His former boss puts him back to work to assassinate a political leader, but when he proves unable to pull the trigger, it is he who becomes the target for assassins. As he avoids capture, the story unfolds about his true past and the reason why he has a tattoo of "chilly willy" inside his lip.

Who’s in it. Second Nature stars Alec Baldwin as Paul Kane, Powers Boothe as Kelton Reed, Louise Lombard as Dr. Harriet Fellows and Ingvar E. Sigurðsson as Franz, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Second Nature has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Second Nature page.

If you liked it. Fans of Second Nature 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 Second Nature (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Second Nature change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Second Nature worth watching?
Second Nature holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Second Nature?
Second Nature stars Alec Baldwin, Powers Boothe, Louise Lombard, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson and Philip Jackson.
When was Second Nature released?
Second Nature was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.