The System
“Behind bars there is no mercy.”
When a young soldier, newly returned from war, gets caught up in a drug bust, he is recruited by the authorities to go undercover in a notoriously dangerous prison in order to figure out what is really going on.
Where to watch The System in United States
Can I watch The System in United States? Yes — you can stream The System in United States on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, and Starz, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The System there. Availability last verified on August 20, 2026.
Where is The System streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The System
The System is a 2022 English-language action, crime and thriller film directed by Dallas Jackson. The cast is led by Tyrese Gibson, Terrence Howard, Jeremy Piven. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz.
The System was produced by BondIt Media Capital and Buffalo 8 Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 28, 2022, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Dallas Jackson
- Writers
- Dallas Jackson
- Release date
- October 28, 2022
- OTT release
- November 4, 2022
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- BondIt Media Capital, Buffalo 8 Productions
The System cast & crew
The System was directed by Dallas Jackson and written by Dallas Jackson.
The cast features Tyrese Gibson as Terry Savage, Terrence Howard as Bones, Jeremy Piven as Warden Lucas, Lil Yachty as Joker, Ric Reitz as Commissioner Clarke, and Laura Aleman as Guard Gina.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Caleb Ward.
Is The System worth watching?
The System holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 142 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and thriller, The System is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The System
In United States, you can stream The System on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, and Starz Roku Premium Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on November 4, 2022.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The System
Tyrese Gibson
Terry Savage
Terrence Howard
Bones
Jeremy Piven
Warden Lucas
Lil Yachty
Joker
Ric Reitz
Commissioner Clarke
Laura Aleman
Guard Gina
Caleb Spillyards
Mongul
Marrese Crump
Freeway
Nick Gore
Shawn
Ronnie Yelverton
Prison Guard
Jeremy Sande
SWAT Leader
Scott Green
Prison Worker
The System — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The System in United States?
The System is streaming on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel in United States.
▸Is The System on Philo?
Yes — The System is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is The System in?
The System is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The System?
The System runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is The System rated?
The System is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 142 ratings.
▸When did The System release on OTT?
The System became available digitally on November 4, 2022.
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