

Standoff
“A deadly game only one can survive”
A troubled veteran gets a chance at redemption by protecting a girl from an assassin after she witnesses a murder. Holding a shotgun with a single shell, he engages in physical and psychological warfare in a desperate fight for the girl's life.
Where to watch Standoff in United States
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Where is Standoff streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | Hungama Play, VI movies and tv | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Plex | — |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Filmtastic Amazon Channel, Filmtastic | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Brazil | Adrenalina Pura Amazon channel, Adrenalina Pura Apple TV channel | — |
| South Korea | — | wavve |
About Standoff
Standoff is a 2016 English-language action, crime and thriller film directed by Adam Alleca. The cast is led by Thomas Jane, Laurence Fishburne, Jim Watson. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Standoff was produced by First Point Entertainment, Goldrush Entertainment, and Maple Leaf Films and made in Canada. It was released on February 26, 2016, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Adam Alleca
- Writers
- Adam Alleca
- Release date
- February 26, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada
- Budget
- $8 million
- Production
- First Point Entertainment, Goldrush Entertainment, Maple Leaf Films
Standoff cast & crew
Standoff was directed by Adam Alleca and written by Adam Alleca.
The cast features Thomas Jane as Carter, Laurence Fishburne as Sade, Jim Watson as Officer Baker, Ella Ballentine as Bird, Joanna Douglas as Mara, and Ted Atherton as The Priest.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Austin Wintory, cinematography is by Zoran Popović, and it was produced by Richard Iott and Lee Clay.
Is Standoff worth watching?
Standoff holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 341 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and thriller, Standoff is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Standoff
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Cast of Standoff

Thomas Jane
Carter

Laurence Fishburne
Sade

Jim Watson
Officer Baker

Ella Ballentine
Bird

Joanna Douglas
Mara

Ted Atherton
The Priest

Laura de Carteret
Woman

John Tench
Roger
Darcy Roy
Bodyguard
J.J. Dimichele
Sam
Craig Porritt
Dispatcher
Standoff — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Standoff in United States?
Standoff is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Standoff in?
Standoff is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Standoff?
Standoff runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is Standoff rated?
Standoff is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 341 ratings.











