Third Man Out (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2005, Third Man Out is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ron Oliver, running about 98 minutes. “A gay detective who always gets his man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gay detective Donald Strachey is commissioned to protect gay activist John Rutka, who is known for "outing" prominent citizens. Strachey abandons bodyguard duty when he feels that Rutka is staging the threats against himself. When Rutka turns up dead, Strachey is faced with an extensive list of enemies all with enough motive to kill.
Who’s in it. Third Man Out stars Chad Allen as Donald Strachey, Sebastian Spence as Timmy Callahan, Jack Wetherall as John Rutka and Sean Young as Ann Rutka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Third Man Out has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Here TV and Here TV Amazon Channel 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 Third Man Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Third Man Out 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 Third Man Out (2005)?
- In US, Third Man Out is available to stream on YouTube TV, Here TV and Here TV Amazon Channel, 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 Third Man Out worth watching?
- Third Man Out holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Third Man Out?
- Third Man Out stars Chad Allen, Sebastian Spence, Jack Wetherall, Sean Young and April Telek.
- When was Third Man Out released?
- Third Man Out was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.