Y2K (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, Y2K is an action and thriller film directed by Richard Pepin, running about 106 minutes. “"Man Holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish...all forms of life." - JFK.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the eve of the new millennium, a nervous military leader assembles a team to help him deal with an unforeseen problem, as they are being alerted of a long missing nuclear missile hidden somewhere deep in the jungle which is set to go off in January 2000, due to the millennium bug! It's up to them to race against time to stop it before it is too late and they are doomed!
Who’s in it. Y2K stars Louis Gossett Jr. as Morgan, Jaimz Woolvett as Vince, Malcolm McDowell as Seward and Ed O'Ross as Fairchild, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Y2K has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Y2K page.
If you liked it. Fans of Y2K 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 Y2K (1999)?
- In US, Y2K is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Y2K worth watching?
- Y2K holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Y2K?
- Y2K stars Louis Gossett Jr., Jaimz Woolvett, Malcolm McDowell, Ed O'Ross and Sarah Chalke.
- When was Y2K released?
- Y2K was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.