Blowback (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2000, Blowback is an action and thriller film directed by Mark L. Lester, running about 91 minutes. “Terror Has Never Been So Intense!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a psychotic religious killer is captured and sentenced to death, he is instead recruited by the US government and trained to become a professional assassin. He now seeks revenge on all those who participated in sentencing him to death.
Who’s in it. Blowback stars Mario Van Peebles as Insp. Don Morrell, James Remar as John Matthew Whitman / Schmidt, Sharisse Baker-Bernard as Det. Monica Ricci and Gladise Jimenez as Charlotte Hart-Morrel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Blowback has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and Starz and rent or buy it from YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blowback page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blowback 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 Blowback (2000)?
- In US, Blowback is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blowback worth watching?
- Blowback holds an audience score of 4.9 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 Blowback?
- Blowback stars Mario Van Peebles, James Remar, Sharisse Baker-Bernard, Gladise Jimenez and Gladis Jimenez.
- When was Blowback released?
- Blowback was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.