16 Blocks (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2006, 16 Blocks is an action, thriller, crime and adventure film directed by Richard Donner, running about 105 minutes. “1 witness… 118 minutes…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aging cop is assigned the ordinary task of escorting a fast-talking witness from police custody to a courthouse, but they find themselves running the gauntlet as other forces try to prevent them from getting there.
Who’s in it. 16 Blocks stars Bruce Willis as Jack Mosley, Yasiin Bey as Eddie Bunker (as Mos Def), David Morse as Frank Nugent and Jenna Stern as Diane Mosley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, 16 Blocks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $65.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 16 Blocks page.
If you liked it. Fans of 16 Blocks 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 16 Blocks (2006)?
- In US, 16 Blocks is available to 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 16 Blocks worth watching?
- 16 Blocks holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 16 Blocks?
- 16 Blocks stars Bruce Willis, Yasiin Bey, David Morse, Jenna Stern and David Zayas.
- When was 16 Blocks released?
- 16 Blocks was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.