Sleight (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2016, Sleight is an action, thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by J.D. Dillard, running about 89 minutes. “You can change the cards you're dealt” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young street magician is left to take care of his little sister after his mother's passing and turns to drug dealing in the Los Angeles party scene to keep a roof over their heads. When he gets into trouble with his supplier, his sister is kidnapped and he is forced to rely on both his sleight of hand and brilliant mind to save her.
Who’s in it. Sleight stars Jacob Latimore as Bo, Seychelle Gabriel as Holly, Storm Reid as Tina and Sasheer Zamata as Georgi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Sleight has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Sleight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sleight 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 Sleight (2016)?
- In US, Sleight is available to 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 Sleight worth watching?
- Sleight holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sleight?
- Sleight stars Jacob Latimore, Seychelle Gabriel, Storm Reid, Sasheer Zamata and Dulé Hill.
- When was Sleight released?
- Sleight was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.