The Rhythm Section (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film · ★ 5.5

The Rhythm Section poster

Released in 2020, The Rhythm Section is an action and thriller film directed by Reed Morano, running about 109 minutes. “Witness the birth of an assassin.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When she discovers the plane crash that claimed the lives of her family was no accident, Stephanie Patrick enters the dark, complex world of international espionage seeking vengeance. With nothing left to lose, Stephanie transforms from victim to assassin and discovers that neither revenge nor the truth are what they appear.

Who’s in it. The Rhythm Section stars Blake Lively as Stephanie Patrick, Jude Law as Iain Boyd "B", Sterling K. Brown as Serra and Ivana Basic as Oksana, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Rhythm Section has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and Starz and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rhythm Section page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Rhythm Section 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 The Rhythm Section (2020)?
In US, The Rhythm Section is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Rhythm Section worth watching?
The Rhythm Section holds an audience score of 5.5 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 The Rhythm Section?
The Rhythm Section stars Blake Lively, Jude Law, Sterling K. Brown, Ivana Basic and Nasser Memarzia.
When was The Rhythm Section released?
The Rhythm Section was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.