ATF (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 4.7

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Released in 1999, ATF is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Dean Parisot, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. In the wake of the tragic events at Waco, Texas where an armed conflict with armed militiamen broke out, agents of the federal government's Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) carry out a clandestine mission within another militia operation that is possibly involved in the sales of guns and the murder of an agent. Agent Robin O'Brien infiltrates the operation against her director's orders. When events start unraveling and an FBI agent threatens to take over the operation and start a military action, the ATF agents have to apply what they learned from Waco to save another blood bath.

Who’s in it. ATF stars Amy Brenneman as Agent Robin O'Brien, Kathy Baker as A.T.F. Director Maggie Hale, Vincent Angell as Agent Reeve Aquilar and Keith David as F.B.I. Director Richard Long, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, ATF has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch ATF page.

If you liked it. Fans of ATF 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 ATF (1999)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for ATF change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is ATF worth watching?
ATF holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in ATF?
ATF stars Amy Brenneman, Kathy Baker, Vincent Angell, Keith David and Mark Boone Junior.
When was ATF released?
ATF was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.