Redbelt (2008): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2008, Redbelt is a drama film directed by David Mamet, running about 99 minutes. “There's always a way out. You just have to find it.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Is there room for principle in Los Angeles? Mike Terry teaches jujitsu and barely makes ends meet. His Brazilian wife, whose family promotes fights, wants to see Mike in the ring making money, but to him competition is degrading. A woman sideswipes Mike's car and then, after an odd sequence of events, shoots out the studio's window. Later that evening, Mike rescues an action movie star in a fistfight at a bar. In return, the actor befriends Mike, gives him a gift, offers him work on his newest film, and introduces Mike's wife to his own - the women initiate business dealings. Then, things go sour all at once, Mike's debts mount, and going into the ring may be his only option.

Who’s in it. Redbelt stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as Mike Terry, Tim Allen as Chet Frank, Alice Braga as Sondra Terry and Jose Pablo Cantillo as Snowflake, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Redbelt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel 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 Redbelt page.

If you liked it. Fans of Redbelt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.