This isn't revenge. It's a reckoning.
Lucas Frost, an honest man brought up in a crime family whose only legacy is violence, tries to make his own life with his fiancée, Emma. He is suddenly pulled back into the family business he so despises when his cousin, Eli, perpetrates an armed robbery on a local scrap yard and an innocent life is caught in the crossfire.
Violent Ends (2025) is a thriller, crime and drama film directed by John-Michael Powell, released on October 31, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Billy Magnussen, Alexandra Shipp, Nick Stahl and Kate Burton. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
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Billy Magnussen
as Lucas Frost
Alexandra Shipp
as Emma
Nick Stahl
as Tuck Whitehead
Kate Burton
as Darlene Woodley
James Badge Dale
as Sid Frost
Ray McKinnon
as Walt Frost
Jared Bankens
as Eli Frost
Nathaniel Woolsey
as Fiddle Frost
Matt Riedy
as Ray Frost
Bruce McKinnon
as Donny Frost
Damon McKinnis
as Bryce Frost
Scott McLean Harrison
as Reed Frost
Directed by John-Michael Powell, written by John-Michael Powell, produced by Vincent Sieber and Undīne Buka.
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 65 ratings.
Violent Ends lives ip to its name. First bit was a bit of slow character development, letting you know who thr characters are and the world they inhabit, but then about half hour in, the movie starts amping up the action. Yes, it does have a pretty predictable ending, but the set up was worth it. All in all, a very enjoyable movie
Reviewed on December 11, 2025
**Blank bullets in the Ozarks** Lucas Frost is an upstanding man trapped in the shadow of a family clan whose only legacy is drug trafficking and brutality. Desperate to build a peaceful future far from crime, he plans to marry his fiancée, Emma. However, his family plans crumble when his ex-convict cousin, Eli, commits an armed robbery gone wrong, leaving an innocent victim caught in the crossfire. Torn between…
Reviewed on June 20, 2026
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Violent Ends (2025) is available to stream on Hulu, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Violent Ends (2025) includes Billy Magnussen, Alexandra Shipp, Nick Stahl, Kate Burton and James Badge Dale. The film was directed by John-Michael Powell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Violent Ends was released on October 31, 2025 and runs for 1h 52m.
Violent Ends (2025) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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