Quicksand (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2003, Quicksand is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Mackenzie, running about 94 minutes. “He's running for his life and running out of time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The workaholic head of the compliance section of a New York bank flies to Monaco to investigate unusual deposits from an offshore bank and meets a down-on-his-luck international film star who has become embroiled in criminal activities.
Who’s in it. Quicksand stars Michael Keaton as Martin Raikes, Michael Caine as Jake Mellows, Judith Godrèche as Lela Forin and Rade Šerbedžija as Oleg Butraskaya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Quicksand has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quicksand page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quicksand 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 Quicksand (2003)?
- In US, Quicksand is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Quicksand worth watching?
- Quicksand holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Quicksand?
- Quicksand stars Michael Keaton, Michael Caine, Judith Godrèche, Rade Šerbedžija and Matthew Marsh.
- When was Quicksand released?
- Quicksand was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.