The Throwaways (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2015, The Throwaways is an action, thriller and fantasy film directed by Tony Bui, running about 90 minutes. “The best last resort” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Notorious hacker Drew Reynolds is captured by the CIA and given a proposition - work for them or spend the rest of his life in prison. Agreeing on the condition that he can form his own team, he puts together a group of "throwaways" - the people deemed expendable and seemingly the worst in the organization.
Who’s in it. The Throwaways stars Sam Huntington as Drew Reynolds, James Caan as Lt. Col. Christopher Holden, Peter Brooke as Agent Langstrom and Kevin Dillon as Dan Fisher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Throwaways has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and 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 The Throwaways page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Throwaways 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 Throwaways (2015)?
- In US, The Throwaways is available to stream on fuboTV, and 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 The Throwaways worth watching?
- The Throwaways holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Throwaways?
- The Throwaways stars Sam Huntington, James Caan, Peter Brooke, Kevin Dillon and Katie McGrath.
- When was The Throwaways released?
- The Throwaways was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.