Deterrence (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2000, Deterrence is an action, thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Rod Lurie, running about 101 minutes. “Every President has a defining moment. Walter Emerson is about to have his.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The President of the United States must deal with an international military crisis while confined to a Colorado diner during a freak snowstorm.
Who’s in it. Deterrence stars Kevin Pollak as Walter Emerson, Timothy Hutton as Marshall Thompson, Sheryl Lee Ralph as Gayle Redford and Clotilde Courau as Katie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Deterrence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deterrence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deterrence 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 Deterrence (2000)?
- In GB, Deterrence is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deterrence worth watching?
- Deterrence holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deterrence?
- Deterrence stars Kevin Pollak, Timothy Hutton, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Clotilde Courau and Sean Astin.
- When was Deterrence released?
- Deterrence was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.