The Cold Light of Day (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2012, The Cold Light of Day is an action, thriller and mystery film directed by Mabrouk El Mechri, running about 93 minutes. “Instinct is his greatest weapon.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his family is kidnapped during their sailing trip in Spain, a young Wall Street trader is confronted by the people responsible: intelligence agents looking to recover a mysterious briefcase.
Who’s in it. The Cold Light of Day stars Henry Cavill as Will Shaw, Verónica Echegui as Lucia, Bruce Willis as Martin and Sigourney Weaver as Jean Carrack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Cold Light of Day has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $16.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Cold Light of Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cold Light of Day 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 The Cold Light of Day (2012)?
- In US, The Cold Light of Day is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Cold Light of Day worth watching?
- The Cold Light of Day holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cold Light of Day?
- The Cold Light of Day stars Henry Cavill, Verónica Echegui, Bruce Willis, Sigourney Weaver and Caroline Goodall.
- When was The Cold Light of Day released?
- The Cold Light of Day was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.