The Heavy (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2010, The Heavy is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Marcus Warren, running about 102 minutes. “Getting Out Means Getting Even.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sibling rivalry turned into betrayal between two brothers. One a prime candidate for Prime Minister, the other a henchman for a successful, yet shady businessman. Presented with an opportunity to take revenge against his brother, our anti-hero must come to terms with the truth in a world where you can trust no one and loyalty is rare.
Who’s in it. The Heavy stars Gary Stretch as Mitchell 'Boots' Mason, Vinnie Jones as Dunn, Stephen Rea as Anawalt and Shannyn Sossamon as Claire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Heavy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video 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 The Heavy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Heavy 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 Heavy (2010)?
- In US, The Heavy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video 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 The Heavy worth watching?
- The Heavy holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Heavy?
- The Heavy stars Gary Stretch, Vinnie Jones, Stephen Rea, Shannyn Sossamon and Christopher Lee.
- When was The Heavy released?
- The Heavy was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.