Official movie poster for The Sentinel (2006), a action thriller film

The Sentinel(2006)

In 141 years, there's never been a traitor in the Secret Service... until now.

6.1(932)1h 48m2006-04-19
ActionThrillerCrime

The Sentinel Synopsis

Veteran Secret Service agent Pete Garrison investigates a colleague's murder and is subsequently framed as a mole in an assassination attempt on the President due to the machinations of a blackmailer who knows the secret he is hiding. Disgraced, dismissed, and now a fugitive with two relentless federal investigators hot on his heels, Garrison must both clear his name and save the president from assassination.

The Sentinel (2006) is a action, thriller and crime film directed by Clark Johnson, released on April 19, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Eva Longoria and Martin Donovan. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 932 ratings.

Director:
Clark Johnson
Writers:
George Nolfi, Gerald Petievich
Producers:
Michael Douglas, Arnon Milchan, Marcy Drogin
Cinematographer:
Gabriel Beristain
Composer:
Christophe Beck
Production:
Furthur Films, New Regency Pictures, Dune Entertainment, Major Studio Partners, 20th Century Fox
Budget:
$60,000,000
Revenue:
$78,810,595
Status:
Released

The Sentinel (2006) Trailer

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The Sentinel Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 932 ratings.

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6/10

“Garrison” (Michael Douglas) has been working on the US Presidential Secret Service detail closely, indeed a lot more closely than even his boss realises. Then, one of their number is slaughtered on his own doorstep and with the G8 summit in Canada looming, they get wind of a plot to assassinate the President. Somehow his colleague “Breckinridge” (Kiefer Sutherland) gets it into his head that it’s his long-time…

Reviewed on December 26, 2025

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The Sentinel – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Sentinel online?

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The Sentinel (2006) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in The Sentinel?

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The main cast of The Sentinel (2006) includes Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Eva Longoria, Martin Donovan and Kim Basinger. The film was directed by Clark Johnson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Sentinel released?

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The Sentinel was released on April 19, 2006 and runs for 1h 48m.

Is The Sentinel worth watching?

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The Sentinel (2006) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 932 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Sentinel?

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Yes. The official The Sentinel trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.