The Order (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 5.1

The Order poster

Released in 2001, The Order is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Sheldon Lettich, running about 89 minutes. “Unleash the power.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When Rudy, an artifacts smuggler, goes to Jerusalem to rescue his kidnapped archeologist father, he faces deportation by a scheming police chief. Now, to find his dad and recover a sacred scroll, he'll have to outwit officials and a ruthless sect. With the help of a beautiful Israeli cop, Rudy battles a faction of religious zealots determined to see a holy war at all costs.

Who’s in it. The Order stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Rudy Cafmeyer, Charlton Heston as Professor Finley, Sofia Milos as Dalia and Brian Thompson as Cyrus, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Order has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Order page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Order 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 Order (2001)?
In US, The Order is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Order worth watching?
The Order holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Order?
The Order stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Charlton Heston, Sofia Milos, Brian Thompson and Ben Cross.
When was The Order released?
The Order was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.