Dilemma (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1997, Dilemma is an action and thriller film directed by Alan Smithee, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Whichever side he chooses, someone's gonna die. Death row inmate Rudy Salazar cuts a deal he can't refuse: he'll donate his rare bone marrow to a young girl dying of leukemia. In return, his death sentence is commuted to life without parole. L.A. Detective Quin (C. Thomas Howell), the cop who brought Salazar's murderous rampage to an end, sees through Salazar's selfless facade. En route to the hospital, Salazar makes a daring escape. Now it's up to Quin and his sexy partner, Lydia, to bring Salazar to justice one more time and save the life of an innocent little girl before it's too late.
Who’s in it. Dilemma stars C. Thomas Howell as Thomas 'Quin' Quinlan, Sofia Shinas as Lydia Cantrell, Danny Trejo as Rudy Salazar and Courtney Gains as Tex, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Dilemma has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dilemma page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dilemma 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 Dilemma (1997)?
- In US, Dilemma is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dilemma worth watching?
- Dilemma holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Dilemma?
- Dilemma stars C. Thomas Howell, Sofia Shinas, Danny Trejo, Courtney Gains and Buddy Daniels.
- When was Dilemma released?
- Dilemma was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.