Decommissioned (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2016, Decommissioned is an action and thriller film directed by Timothy Woodward Jr., running about 80 minutes. “Kill or Be Killed” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an ex-CIA agent discovers his family have been kidnapped he sets out to rescue them, only to discover they are being held hostage and won't be released unless he carries out a mission to assassinate the President. He must use his advanced skills to outwit the men holding his family and prevent the assassination from going ahead before the clock runs out for his family.
Who’s in it. Decommissioned stars Johnny Messner as John Niles, Vinnie Jones as Michael Price, Estella Warren as Rebecca Niles and James Remar as David Marino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Decommissioned has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Decommissioned page.
If you liked it. Fans of Decommissioned 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 Decommissioned (2016)?
- In US, Decommissioned is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Decommissioned worth watching?
- Decommissioned holds an audience score of 4.3 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 Decommissioned?
- Decommissioned stars Johnny Messner, Vinnie Jones, Estella Warren, James Remar and Michael Paré.
- When was Decommissioned released?
- Decommissioned was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.