Collateral (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 7.2

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Released in 2004, Collateral is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Michael Mann, running about 120 minutes. “It started like any other night.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Cab driver Max picks up a man who offers him $600 to drive him around. But the promise of easy money sours when Max realizes his fare is an assassin.

Who’s in it. Collateral stars Tom Cruise as Vincent, Jamie Foxx as Max Durocher, Jada Pinkett Smith as Annie Farrell and Mark Ruffalo as Det. Ray Fanning, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Collateral has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $220.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Collateral page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Collateral (2004)?
In US, Collateral is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Collateral worth watching?
Collateral holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Collateral?
Collateral stars Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ruffalo and Peter Berg.
When was Collateral released?
Collateral was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.