Risk (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2001, Risk is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Alan White, running about 93 minutes. “It's the quiet ones you have to watch.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three people discover jealousy and larceny are a dangerous combination in this tense drama. John (Bryan Brown) is a veteran insurance investigator who succumbs to temptation and veers towards the wrong side of the law. With the help of novice con man Ben (Tom Long), John hatches a scheme to substantiate false claims by taking a percentage of several questionable claims his firm has settled for a fraction of their usual worth. John and Ben are assisted in their illegal business by Louise (Claudia Karvan), a lawyer with a cocaine problem who is also John's lover. But when Louise becomes involved with Ben and demands a bigger share of the money, their already-shaky confidence game begins to collapse.
Who’s in it. Risk stars Tom Long as Ben Madigan, Claudia Karvan as Louise Roncoli, Bryan Brown as John Kriesky and Jason Clarke as Chris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Risk has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Risk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Risk tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Risk (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Risk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Risk worth watching?
- Risk holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Risk?
- Risk stars Tom Long, Claudia Karvan, Bryan Brown, Jason Clarke and Brian Meegan.
- When was Risk released?
- Risk was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.