One Shot (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 4.2

One Shot poster

Released in 2014, One Shot is an action and science fiction film directed by John Lyde, running about 96 minutes. “The future of humanity is in his hands” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When Kyle Matthews, an elite Sniper from the World Defense Force, is trapped in enemy territory - his skills are put to the test as he attempts to survive against a whole armada of Cerulean soldiers, Hell bent on wiping all humans from existence. But when a beautiful Cerulean woman is shot and left for dead by her own kind, Kyle must chose between his own life and the life of one of the very beings he is out to kill.

Who’s in it. One Shot stars Nichelle Aiden as Mirra, Kevin Sorbo as Commander Gibson, Jacque Gray as Niles and Scott Hanks as Antarah, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, One Shot has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Shot page.

If you liked it. Fans of One Shot 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 One Shot (2014)?
In US, One Shot is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is One Shot worth watching?
One Shot holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in One Shot?
One Shot stars Nichelle Aiden, Kevin Sorbo, Jacque Gray, Scott Hanks and Paul D. Hunt.
When was One Shot released?
One Shot was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.