Direct Action (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2004, Direct Action is an action, thriller, crime and adventure film directed by Sidney J. Furie, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Frank Gannon, a veteran cop, is being hunted by his fellow police officers after they learned he has betrayed the brotherhood and exposed to the feds wide scale corruption of the LAPD. He has one day left to prove his case and survive.
Who’s in it. Direct Action stars Dolph Lundgren as Frank Gannon, Polly Shannon as Billie Ross, Donald Burda as Bryant and Rothaford Gray as Ed Grimes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Direct Action has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Direct Action page.
If you liked it. Fans of Direct Action 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 Direct Action (2004)?
- In US, Direct Action is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Direct Action worth watching?
- Direct Action holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Direct Action?
- Direct Action stars Dolph Lundgren, Polly Shannon, Donald Burda, Rothaford Gray and Conrad Dunn.
- When was Direct Action released?
- Direct Action was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.