Standoff (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1998, Standoff is a crime film directed by Andrew Chapman, running about 91 minutes. “Trust Will Get You Killed” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The FBI and Texas police make ready to storm the headquarters of a heavily armed sect of religious fanatics. But the operation goes horribly wrong and a couple of agents seek protection at an abandoned farm. But they are not the only ones there.
Who’s in it. Standoff stars Robert Sean Leonard as Agent Jamie Doolin, Dennis Haysbert as Agent Ty 'Bama' Jones, Natasha Henstridge as Mary and Tricia Vessey as Freebie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Standoff has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Standoff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Standoff tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Standoff (1998)?
- In US, Standoff is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Standoff worth watching?
- Standoff holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Standoff?
- Standoff stars Robert Sean Leonard, Dennis Haysbert, Natasha Henstridge, Tricia Vessey and Paul Ben-Victor.
- When was Standoff released?
- Standoff was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.