Abandon (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2002, Abandon is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Stephen Gaghan, running about 99 minutes. “Watch who you leave behind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychological thriller about a senior at one of America's most prestigious universities. Under enormous pressure to complete her thesis and earn a top job at one of the world's most competitive consulting firms, Katie is still coping with the sudden unexplained disappearance of her first love two years prior. As the investigation continues, Katie is forced to choose between past passions and new possibilities, even as new facts are uncovered.
Who’s in it. Abandon stars Katie Holmes as Katie Burke, Benjamin Bratt as Wade Handler, Charlie Hunnam as Embry Larkin and Zooey Deschanel as Samantha Harper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Abandon has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $10.7M 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 Abandon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abandon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abandon (2002)?
- In US, Abandon 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 Abandon worth watching?
- Abandon holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Abandon?
- Abandon stars Katie Holmes, Benjamin Bratt, Charlie Hunnam, Zooey Deschanel and Fred Ward.
- When was Abandon released?
- Abandon was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.