The Sentinel (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2006, The Sentinel is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Clark Johnson, running about 108 minutes. “In 141 years, there's never been a traitor in the Secret Service.... Until Now.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A secret service agent is framed as the mole in an assassination attempt on the president. He must clear his name and foil another assassination attempt while on the run from a relentless FBI agent.
Who’s in it. The Sentinel stars Michael Douglas as Pete Garrison, Kiefer Sutherland as David Breckinridge, Eva Longoria as Jill Marin and Martin Donovan as William Montrose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Sentinel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $78.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sentinel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sentinel 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 Sentinel (2006)?
- In US, The Sentinel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sentinel worth watching?
- The Sentinel holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sentinel?
- The Sentinel stars Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Eva Longoria, Martin Donovan and Kim Basinger.
- When was The Sentinel released?
- The Sentinel was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.