glenns66
We enjoyed this movie. Parts had us "on the edge of our seats", it was easy to get into. It may not receive any AWARDS - yet is still an enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours.
Reviewed on August 29, 2017
Extortion(2017)
How much is your family worth?
6.1(328)1h 48m2017-01-02
ActionAdventureCrimeDramaThriller
Extortion Synopsis
A doctor desperately tries to save his wife and their 5 year old son after their vacation in the Bahamas takes an unexpected turn.
Extortion (2017) is a action, adventure, crime, drama and thriller film directed by Phil Volken, released on January 2, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Eion Bailey, Bethany Joy Lenz, Mauricio Alemañy and Barkhad Abdi. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 328 ratings.
- Director:
- Phil Volken
- Writers:
- Phil Volken
- Producers:
- Alina Shraybman, Phil Volken
- Cinematographer:
- Helge Gerull
- Composer:
- Gad Emile Zeitune
- Production:
- Filmmuse Productions, Del Rey Films, 13 Films
- Status:
- Released
Extortion (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Extortion before you stream it.
Extortion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eion Bailey
as Kevin Riley
Bethany Joy Lenz
as Julie Riley
Mauricio Alemañy
as Andy Riley
Barkhad Abdi
as Miguel Kaba
Danny Glover
as Detective Constable Haagen
Tim Griffin
as Chief of Mission Sweeney
Jack Wallace
as Lucas
- Jorge Cabrera
Jorge Cabrera
as Jorge
- Elid M. Barrios
Elid M. Barrios
as Miguel's Wife
Genesis Castro
as Miguel's Older Daughter
- Stephanie Baez
Stephanie Baez
as Miguel's Younger Daughter
Marilinda Rivera
as Dr. Bethel
Key crew
Directed by Phil Volken, written by Phil Volken, produced by Alina Shraybman and Phil Volken.
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Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 328 ratings.
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Extortion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Extortion online?
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Extortion (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, 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.
Who stars in Extortion?
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The main cast of Extortion (2017) includes Eion Bailey, Bethany Joy Lenz, Mauricio Alemañy, Barkhad Abdi and Danny Glover. The film was directed by Phil Volken. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Extortion released?
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Extortion was released on January 2, 2017 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Extortion worth watching?
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Extortion (2017) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 328 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Extortion?
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Yes. The official Extortion trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.