Asking For It (2022): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2022, Asking For It is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Eamon O'Rourke, running about 97 minutes. “Justice is all in the execution.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After small town waitress Joey is sexually assaulted after a date with her old friend Mike, she befriends mysterious stranger Regina. Regina introducers her to The Cherry Bombers, an all femme gang including Beatrice, Lily, Sal, Jett, Angie, and Fala. All suffering from past traumas, together they fight a misogynistic society by targeting violent frat boys, a corrupt police force of human traffickers led by Sheriff Morel, and the dangerous alt-right group MFM (Men’s First Movement) headed by Mark Vanderhill. As Joey is drawn further into their chaotic world, Sal’s old flame, Logan County Sheriff Vernon, investigates MFM, leading to a thrilling showdown.

Who’s in it. Asking For It stars Kiersey Clemons as Joey, Ezra Miller as Mark Vanderhill, Vanessa Hudgens as Beatrice and Alexandra Shipp as Regina, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Asking For It has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Asking For It page.

If you liked it. Fans of Asking For It 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.