Duress (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 5.1

Duress poster

Released in 2009, Duress is a thriller and crime film directed by Jordan Barker, running about 77 minutes. “What would you do to save your child?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Haunted with nightmares of his wife's recent suicide and struggling to mend the relationship with his only daughter, Richard is caught as a witness to the violence of Abner Solvie. He finds himself at the mercy of a charismatic killer and plagued by his involvement in the city's recent murders. As Abner's new found protégé, Richard is forced to adopt the mind of his sociopathic mentor in order to protect the one he loves. Richard must decide if he's willing to kill in order to keep his daughter alive.

Who’s in it. Duress stars Martin Donovan as Richard Barnett, Ariel Winter as Sarah Barnett, Cristina Dohmen as Amy Barnett and Sakis Rouvas as Abner Solvie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Duress has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video 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 Duress page.

If you liked it. Fans of Duress tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Duress (2009)?
In US, Duress is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video 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 Duress worth watching?
Duress holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Duress?
Duress stars Martin Donovan, Ariel Winter, Cristina Dohmen, Sakis Rouvas and Joey Adams.
When was Duress released?
Duress was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.