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Second in Command (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 2006, Second in Command is an action film directed by Simon Fellows, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. Armed insurgents attempt a coup d'etat in a troubled Eastern European country, and the president flees to the U.S. embassy for protection. When the U.S. ambassador is murdered by the ruthless and gun-happy rebels, it comes down to the second-in-command of the embassy, Sam Keenan, played by Belgian kickboxer Jean-Claude Van Damme, to use his amazing martial arts technique to defend the besieged.

Who’s in it. Second in Command stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Cmdr. Samuel 'Sam' Keenan, Julie Cox as Michelle Whitman, Alan McKenna as Capt. John Baldwin and Razaaq Adoti as Sgt. Earl 'Gunny' Darnell, among others.

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

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 Second in Command page.

If you liked it. Fans of Second in Command 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 Second in Command (2006)?
In US, Second in Command 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 Second in Command worth watching?
Second in Command holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Second in Command?
Second in Command stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Julie Cox, Alan McKenna, Razaaq Adoti and Velibor Topic.
When was Second in Command released?
Second in Command was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.