The Order (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 5.7

The Order poster

Released in 2003, The Order is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Brian Helgeland, running about 102 minutes. “Every soul has its price.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. For centuries, a secret Order of priests has existed within the Church. A renegade priest, Father Alex Bernier, is sent to Rome to investigate the mysterious death of one of the Order's most revered members. Following a series of strangely similar killings, Bernier launches an investigation that forces him to confront unimaginable evil.

Who’s in it. The Order stars Heath Ledger as Alex Bernier, Shannyn Sossamon as Mara Sinclair, Benno Fürmann as William Eden and Mark Addy as Thomas Garrett, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Order has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Order page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Order (2003)?
In US, The Order is available to 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 The Order worth watching?
The Order holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Order?
The Order stars Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossamon, Benno Fürmann, Mark Addy and Peter Weller.
When was The Order released?
The Order was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.