Strip Search (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2004, Strip Search is an action, drama and tv movie film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Strip Search follows several parallel stories examining personal freedoms vs. national security in the aftermath of 9/11; two main subplots involve an American woman detained in China and an Arab man detained in New York City.
Who’s in it. Strip Search stars Maggie Gyllenhaal as Linda Sykes, Glenn Close as Karen Moore, Dean Winters as Ned McGrath and Ken Leung as Liu Tsung-Yuan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Strip Search has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Strip Search page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strip Search 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 Strip Search (2004)?
- In US, Strip Search is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, 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 Strip Search worth watching?
- Strip Search holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strip Search?
- Strip Search stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Glenn Close, Dean Winters, Ken Leung and Bruno Lastra.
- When was Strip Search released?
- Strip Search was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.