Target Number One (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 2020, Target Number One is a thriller and crime film directed by Daniel Roby, running about 135 minutes. “Uncover the corruption. Discover the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ex heroin junkie, Daniel Léger, gets involved in a drug deal with the wrong people for the wrong reasons. When the deal goes sour, Daniel gets thrown into a Thai prison and slapped with a 100-year sentence. While he tries to survive his Bangkok incarceration, the news of his conviction captures the attention of Globe and Mail journalist Victor Malarek, who decides to go after the shady undercover cops responsible for wrongly accusing Daniel.

Who’s in it. Target Number One stars Josh Hartnett as Victor Malarek, Stephen McHattie as Frank Cooper, Jim Gaffigan as Picker and J. C. MacKenzie as Arthur, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Target Number One has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Target Number One page.

If you liked it. Fans of Target Number One tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Target Number One (2020)?
In US, Target Number One is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Target Number One worth watching?
Target Number One holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Target Number One?
Target Number One stars Josh Hartnett, Stephen McHattie, Jim Gaffigan, J. C. MacKenzie and Antoine Olivier Pilon.
When was Target Number One released?
Target Number One was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.