The Controller (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 3.1
Released in 2008, The Controller is an action and thriller film directed by Frank Michels, running about 100 minutes. “Armchair Combat Professionals : The Heroic Adventure for the 21st Century” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A billionaire has 8 hours to get his wife back, with help from armchair combat professionals.
Who’s in it. The Controller stars Bob Rue as William Fence / Rookie, Tank Jones as Fragmaster, Lolita Sahwany as Athena and John Dobradenka as Master Chief.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.1/10, The Controller has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Controller page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Controller 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 Controller (2008)?
- In GB, The Controller is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Controller worth watching?
- The Controller holds an audience score of 3.1 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 Controller?
- The Controller stars Bob Rue, Tank Jones, Lolita Sahwany and John Dobradenka.
- When was The Controller released?
- The Controller was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.