Rendition (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2007, Rendition is a thriller and drama film directed by Gavin Hood, running about 120 minutes. “What if someone you love... just disappeared?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an Egyptian terrorism suspect "disappears" on a flight from Africa to Washington DC, his American wife and a CIA analyst find themselves caught up in a struggle to secure his release from a secret detention facility somewhere outside the US.
Who’s in it. Rendition stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Douglas Freeman, Reese Witherspoon as Isabella Fields El-Ibrahimi, Meryl Streep as Corrine Whitman and Alan Arkin as Senator Hawkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Rendition has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $24.7M 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 Rendition page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rendition tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rendition (2007)?
- In US, Rendition 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 Rendition worth watching?
- Rendition holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rendition?
- Rendition stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Reese Witherspoon, Meryl Streep, Alan Arkin and Peter Sarsgaard.
- When was Rendition released?
- Rendition was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.