Drones (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2013, Drones is a thriller film directed by Rick Rosenthal, running about 82 minutes. “The war of the future is up in the air” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Drones begins in the Nevada desert, where new girl Sue Lawson joins airman Jack in a hot, windowless bunker from which they manoeuvre unmanned drones across the plains of Afghanistan. Their first day at work is awkward but polite, with Jack all too aware of Sue’s privileged status as daughter of a well-respected general. This, however, will be no ordinary mission: as they train their sights on an unarmed terrorist suspect, a power struggle erupts between the smart, sophisticated Sue and the dogged, blue-collar Jack.
Who’s in it. Drones stars Matt O'Leary as Jack Bowles, Eloise Mumford as Sue Lawson, Whip Hubley as Colonel Wallace and Amir Khalighi as Mahmoud Khalil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Drones has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drones page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drones tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drones (2013)?
- In US, Drones is available to 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 Drones worth watching?
- Drones holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drones?
- Drones stars Matt O'Leary, Eloise Mumford, Whip Hubley, Amir Khalighi and Mae Aswell.
- When was Drones released?
- Drones was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.