The Directive (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 2.8
Released in 2019, The Directive is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Alexander Raye Pimentel, running about 113 minutes. “Survival Is deceptive” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the aftermath of an incurable virus spread, a robot seeking to eradicate humanity deceptively guides a Red Cross survivor to sanctuary with the false hope of his family awaiting in Safe Zone 57.
Who’s in it. The Directive stars Kyle Abraham as Dylan, Blaiden D. Cordle as Amherst Man, Paul Askedall as Agent 753 and Scott Thompson as Survivor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, The Directive has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Directive page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Directive 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 Directive (2019)?
- In US, The Directive is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Directive worth watching?
- The Directive holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Directive?
- The Directive stars Kyle Abraham, Blaiden D. Cordle, Paul Askedall, Scott Thompson and Greg Winand.
- When was The Directive released?
- The Directive was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.