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Pioneer (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 5.8

Pioneer poster

Released in 2013, Pioneer is a thriller film directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. Pioneer is set in the early '80s, at the beginning of the Norwegian Oil Boom. Enormous oil and gas deposits are discovered in the North Sea and the authorities aim to bring the oil ashore through a pipeline from depths of 500 meters. A professional diver, Petter, obsessed with reaching the bottom of the Norwegian Sea has the discipline, strength and courage to take on the world's most dangerous mission. But a sudden, tragic accident changes everything. Petter is sent on a perilous journey where he loses sight of who's pulling the strings. Gradually he realizes that he is in way over his head and that his life is at stake.

Who’s in it. Pioneer stars Wes Bentley as Mike, Stephen Lang as John Ferris, Aksel Hennie as Petter and Stephanie Sigman as Maria Salatzar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Pioneer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pioneer page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Pioneer (2013)?
In US, Pioneer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Pioneer worth watching?
Pioneer holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Pioneer?
Pioneer stars Wes Bentley, Stephen Lang, Aksel Hennie, Stephanie Sigman and Jonathan LaPaglia.
When was Pioneer released?
Pioneer was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.