The Loner (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2016, The Loner is an action, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Daniel Grove, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Haunted by memories as a child soldier in 1980s Iran, Behrouz finds himself in bustling, neon-soaked Los Angeles, working to become a real estate agent and live a simple life with his girlfriend Oksana. But Behrouz’s attempts at a normal life become increasingly difficult as his opium addiction and gambling habit rear their ugly heads, and he struggles to leave behind his past with the Iranian mafia. Soon Behrouz and Oksana find themselves caught between the feuding heads of the Iranian and Russian mobs.
Who’s in it. The Loner stars Reza Sixo Safai as Behrouz, Helena Mattsson as Oksana, Parviz Sayyad as Cirrus and Julian Sands as Evgeny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Loner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Loner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Loner tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Loner (2016)?
- In US, The Loner is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Loner worth watching?
- The Loner holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Loner?
- The Loner stars Reza Sixo Safai, Helena Mattsson, Parviz Sayyad, Julian Sands and Laura Harring.
- When was The Loner released?
- The Loner was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.