Silent Trigger (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1996, Silent Trigger is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Russell Mulcahy, running about 93 minutes. “The Terms are Clear. Kill or be Killed.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Waxman is a former Special Forces soldier who is now working as a heavily armed assassin for a top secret government agency. When a covert mission goes terribly wrong, Waxman and fellow assassin Clegg become that agency's prime targets.

Who’s in it. Silent Trigger stars Dolph Lundgren as Waxman, Gina Bellman as Clegg, Conrad Dunn as Klein and Christopher Heyerdahl as O'Hara, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Silent Trigger has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $76.4K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Silent Trigger page.

If you liked it. Fans of Silent Trigger 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 Silent Trigger (1996)?
In US, Silent Trigger is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Silent Trigger worth watching?
Silent Trigger holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Silent Trigger?
Silent Trigger stars Dolph Lundgren, Gina Bellman, Conrad Dunn, Christopher Heyerdahl and Emma Stevens.
When was Silent Trigger released?
Silent Trigger was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.