The Liability (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 2012, The Liability is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Craig Viveiros, running about 86 minutes. “They had their turn... now it's his” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When 19-year-old Adam agrees to do a day's driving for his mum's gangster boyfriend Peter, it takes him on a 24-hour journey into a nightmarish world of murder, sex trafficking and revenge, in the company of aging hit man Roy.

Who’s in it. The Liability stars Tim Roth as Roy, Talulah Riley as The Girl, Jack O'Connell as Adam and Kierston Wareing as Nicky, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Liability has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium 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 The Liability page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Liability tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Liability (2012)?
In US, The Liability is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium 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 The Liability worth watching?
The Liability holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Liability?
The Liability stars Tim Roth, Talulah Riley, Jack O'Connell, Kierston Wareing and Peter Mullan.
When was The Liability released?
The Liability was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.