The Maker
“Blood runs deep”
Absent for 10 years, a teen's older brother returns and seeks his help with criminal activity.
Where to watch The Maker in United States
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Plex | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — |
About The Maker
The Maker is a 1997 English-language drama, crime and thriller film directed by Tim Hunter. The cast is led by Matthew Modine, Mary-Louise Parker, Jonathan Rhys Meyers. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel.
The Maker was produced by Demitri Samaha Productions, Mad Chance, and Nu Image and made in United States of America. It was released on August 1, 1997, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Tim Hunter
- Writers
- Rand Ravich
- Release date
- August 1, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Demitri Samaha Productions, Mad Chance, Nu Image
The Maker cast & crew
The Maker was directed by Tim Hunter and written by Rand Ravich.
The cast features Matthew Modine as Walter Schmeiss, Mary-Louise Parker as Officer Emily Peck, Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Josh Minnell, Fairuza Balk as Bella Sotto, Michael Madsen as Skarney, and Jesse Borrego as Felice A. Beato.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Buckmaster, cinematography is by Hubert Taczanowski, and it was produced by Elie Samaha and Danny Dimbort.
Is The Maker worth watching?
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, crime, and thriller, The Maker is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Maker
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Cast of The Maker
Matthew Modine
Walter Schmeiss
Mary-Louise Parker
Officer Emily Peck
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Josh Minnell
Fairuza Balk
Bella Sotto
Michael Madsen
Skarney
Jesse Borrego
Felice A. Beato
Kate McGregor-Stewart
Mother Minnell
Lawrence Pressman
Father Minnell
Jeff Kober
Rubicon Beziqui
Matthew David James
Ike
Marc Worden
Simon
Joel McKinnon Miller
Customs Officer
The Maker — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Maker in United States?
The Maker is streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex in United States.
▸Is The Maker on Hoopla?
Yes — The Maker is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Maker in?
The Maker is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Maker?
The Maker runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is The Maker rated?
The Maker is rated R. It holds a 5.3/10 audience score from 17 ratings.
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