The System (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2022, The System is an action and crime film directed by Dallas Jackson, running about 97 minutes. “Behind bars there is no mercy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a young soldier, newly returned from war, gets caught up in a drug bust, he is recruited by the authorities to go undercover in a notoriously dangerous prison in order to figure out what is really going on.
Who’s in it. The System stars Tyrese Gibson as Terry Savage, Terrence Howard as Bones, Jeremy Piven as Warden Lucas and Lil Yachty as Joker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The System has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and 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 System page.
If you liked it. Fans of The System 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 System (2022)?
- In US, The System is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and 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 System worth watching?
- The System holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The System?
- The System stars Tyrese Gibson, Terrence Howard, Jeremy Piven, Lil Yachty and Ric Reitz.
- When was The System released?
- The System was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.