Shakedown (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 2002, Shakedown is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Brian Katkin, running about 92 minutes. “The quake of the century... get ready to rumble in the rubble!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the middle of a devastating Los Angeles earthquake, terrorists and bank robbers battle over a deadly super-virus.
Who’s in it. Shakedown stars Erika Eleniak as Julie Hayes, Ron Perlman as Christopher Bellows, Fred Dryer as General Wolf and Wolf Larson as Agent Alec 'Mac' MacKay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Shakedown has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shakedown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shakedown 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 Shakedown (2002)?
- In US, Shakedown is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shakedown worth watching?
- Shakedown holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shakedown?
- Shakedown stars Erika Eleniak, Ron Perlman, Fred Dryer, Wolf Larson and Ray Laska.
- When was Shakedown released?
- Shakedown was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.