Behind the Power (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, Behind the Power is a thriller film directed by Javier Colinas, running about 88 minutes. “The only way to bring justice is to sacrifice everything.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. What would you do if one day you open the door of your house and a man you've never seen hits you, ties you to a chair, pulls out a bottle of tequila and start counting you his life? In addition, little by little, you start to realize that this seemingly odd man knows everything about you and his main intent is to give you a shot in the head. Based on true events, this is what happens to Michael, an attorney/deputy happily married to a privileged life who in less than an hour starts to lose everything. Perhaps this stranger comes to present him something that everybody wants to have: Power. "Behind the Power" is a thriller that will make you question your country, your life and your heart.

Who’s in it. Behind the Power stars Luis Arrieta as Miguel, Paola Nuñez as Mónica, Hector Kotsifakis as Mensajero and Lucero Lander as Minerva, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Behind the Power has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind the Power page.

If you liked it. Fans of Behind the Power tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.