Detention (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2003, Detention is an action and thriller film directed by Sidney J. Furie, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A heroic high school teacher leads a band of students trapped in school by violent drug-runners.
Who’s in it. Detention stars Dolph Lundgren as Sam Decker, Alex Karzis as Chester Lamb, Kata Dobó as Gloria Waylon and Shawn Roberts as Corey Washington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Detention has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $16.3K 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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Detention page.
If you liked it. Fans of Detention 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 Detention (2003)?
- In US, Detention is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Detention worth watching?
- Detention holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Detention?
- Detention stars Dolph Lundgren, Alex Karzis, Kata Dobó, Shawn Roberts and Corey Sevier.
- When was Detention released?
- Detention was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.