The Keeper (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1995, The Keeper is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Joe Brewster, running about 92 minutes. “Even acts of mercy have a price.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Paul Lamont, a corrections officer and law student, leads a comfortable if culturally bankrupt, middle-class existence. Lamont's marriage is already in trouble when he bails out a mysterious Haitian, Jean Baptiste, in the belief that Baptiste has been wrongly accused. Baptiste insinuates himself in Lamont's life and leads him on a journey of discovery. Lamont then finds that acts of conscience can have unforeseen consequences.
Who’s in it. The Keeper stars Giancarlo Esposito as Paul Lamont, Regina Taylor as Angela Lamont, Isaach De Bankolé as Jean Baptiste and Ron Brice as Clarence ross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Keeper has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Keeper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Keeper tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Keeper (1995)?
- In US, The Keeper is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Keeper worth watching?
- The Keeper holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Keeper?
- The Keeper stars Giancarlo Esposito, Regina Taylor, Isaach De Bankolé, Ron Brice and O.L. Duke.
- When was The Keeper released?
- The Keeper was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.