Counterstrike (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2002, Counterstrike is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Jerry London, running about 96 minutes. “The crisis is global but their battle. . .is personal!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Secret Service agent and his brother, a reckless ATF agent, try to stop a group of extreme right-wing U.S. military mercenaries, led by a fanatic Taiwanese vixen, who hijack the Queen Mary 2 ocean liner with the U.S. and Chinese presidents on board with the aim to steal China's nuclear codes to arm China's ICBM missiles to use as bargaining chips for their personal crusade against China.
Who’s in it. Counterstrike stars Rob Estes as ATF Special Agent Thomas Kellogg, Joe Lando as Secret Service Agent Vince Kellogg, Rachel Blakely as Brittany Cooper and Marie Matiko as Monica Chang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Counterstrike has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Counterstrike page.
If you liked it. Fans of Counterstrike 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 Counterstrike (2002)?
- In GB, Counterstrike is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Counterstrike worth watching?
- Counterstrike holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Counterstrike?
- Counterstrike stars Rob Estes, Joe Lando, Rachel Blakely, Marie Matiko and Carmen Duncan.
- When was Counterstrike released?
- Counterstrike was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.