

Restraint
“Seclusion. Seduction. Survival.”
Two fugitives land in hot water when they take a hostage who poses a threat to their well-being.
Where to watch Restraint in United States
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Where is Restraint streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Restraint
Restraint is a 2008 English-language drama and thriller film directed by David Denneen. The cast is led by Travis Fimmel, Teresa Palmer, Stephen Moyer. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.
Restraint was produced by Filmgraphics Entertainment and Australian Film Finance Corporation and made in Australia. It was released on August 19, 2008, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- David Denneen
- Writers
- Dave Warner
- Release date
- August 19, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia
- Production
- Filmgraphics Entertainment, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Restraint cast & crew
Restraint was directed by David Denneen and written by Dave Warner.
The cast features Travis Fimmel as Ron, Teresa Palmer as Dale, Stephen Moyer as Andrew, Philip Holder as Sgt. Paul Widdens, Margie McCrae as Mrs. Wynott, and Peter Davies as Terry Gilmore.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Simon Duggan and it was produced by Anna Fawcett and Mark Lazarus.
Is Restraint worth watching?
Restraint holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 139 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Restraint is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Restraint
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Cast of Restraint

Travis Fimmel
Ron

Teresa Palmer
Dale

Stephen Moyer
Andrew

Philip Holder
Sgt. Paul Widdens
Margie McCrae
Mrs. Wynott
Peter Davies
Terry Gilmore
Taylor Owyns
Angela (Antique Dealer)

Keith Robinson
Mr. Middleton
Nate Jones
Tim (Bank Teller)

Alyssa McClelland
Gabrielle

Patrick Ward
Andrew's Father

Joanne Hunt
Constable Blainey
Restraint — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Restraint in United States?
Restraint is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Restraint on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Restraint is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Restraint in?
Restraint is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Restraint?
Restraint runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Restraint rated?
Restraint is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 139 ratings.











