Tainted (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2020, Tainted is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Brent Cote, running about 89 minutes. “Vengeance gets paid in blood” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-con with ties to the Russian mob and Aryan brotherhood yearns to escape his past life of violence but ultimately decides to undertake one last assignment to escape the Russian mob and earn his freedom.
Who’s in it. Tainted stars Aaron Poole as Malick, Alan van Sprang as Lance, John Ralston as Gregor and John Rhys-Davies as Vladimir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Tainted has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Tainted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tainted tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tainted (2020)?
- In US, Tainted is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Tainted worth watching?
- Tainted holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tainted?
- Tainted stars Aaron Poole, Alan van Sprang, John Ralston, John Rhys-Davies and Sara Waisglass.
- When was Tainted released?
- Tainted was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.