The Follow
The Driver is hired by a nervous movie manager to spy on a paranoid actor's wife. During his tailing of the wife, the Driver describes the right way to tail someone. As he follows her he begins to fear what he might learn of her apparently tragic life.
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About The Follow
The Follow is a 2001 English-language action, mystery and romance film directed by Wong Kar-Wai. The cast is led by Clive Owen, Mickey Rourke, Adriana Lima. It has a runtime of 0h 11m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings.
The Follow was produced by Anonymous Content and BMW Films and made in United States of America. It was released on May 24, 2001.
- Director
- Wong Kar-Wai
- Writers
- Andrew Kevin Walker
- Release date
- May 24, 2001
- OTT release
- May 24, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Anonymous Content, BMW Films
The Follow cast & crew
The Follow was directed by Wong Kar-Wai and written by Andrew Kevin Walker.
The cast features Clive Owen as The Driver, Mickey Rourke as Husband, Adriana Lima as Wife, and Forest Whitaker as The Employer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joel Goodman, cinematography is by Harris Savides, and it was produced by Jacky Pang and David Fincher.
Is The Follow worth watching?
The Follow holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 93 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 0h 11m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, mystery, and romance, The Follow is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Follow
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It first became available to stream digitally on May 24, 2001.
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Cast of The Follow
Clive Owen
The Driver
Mickey Rourke
Husband
Adriana Lima
Wife
Forest Whitaker
The Employer
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The Follow — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Follow in United States?
The Follow is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Follow in?
The Follow is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Follow?
The Follow runs 0 hours 11 minutes (11 minutes).
▸What is The Follow rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 93 ratings.
▸When did The Follow release on OTT?
The Follow became available digitally on May 24, 2001.
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