The 2nd (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2020, The 2nd is an action film directed by Brian Skiba, running about 93 minutes. “Family comes first” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Secret-service agent Vic Davis is on his way to pick up his estranged son, Sean, from his college campus when he finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes terrorist operation. His son's friend Erin Walton, the daughter of Supreme Court Justice Walton is the target, and this armed faction will stop at nothing to kidnap her and use her as leverage for a pending landmark legal case.
Who’s in it. The 2nd stars Ryan Phillippe as Vic Davis, Casper Van Dien as Driver, Jack Griffo as Sean Davis and Lexi Simonsen as Erin Walton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The 2nd has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 2nd page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 2nd 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 The 2nd (2020)?
- In US, The 2nd is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 2nd worth watching?
- The 2nd holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 2nd?
- The 2nd stars Ryan Phillippe, Casper Van Dien, Jack Griffo, Lexi Simonsen and Richard Burgi.
- When was The 2nd released?
- The 2nd was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.