Villain (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2020, Villain is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Philip Barantini, running about 97 minutes. “Crime runs in the blood.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After 10 years, Eddie Franks is out of prison and trying to stay on the straight and narrow, but his drug-mule brother, Sean has other ideas. Rival gangster brothers demand Sean repay his debt to them, causing Eddie to get tangled in the crossfire, and he ends up using his life savings to calling in favours with mobster friends to try and help.
Who’s in it. Villain stars Craig Fairbrass as Eddie Franks, Robert Glenister as Roy Garrett, Nicholas Aaron as Steve and Izuka Hoyle as Chloe Franks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Villain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Villain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Villain tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Villain (2020)?
- In US, Villain is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Villain worth watching?
- Villain holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Villain?
- Villain stars Craig Fairbrass, Robert Glenister, Nicholas Aaron, Izuka Hoyle and Jade Asha.
- When was Villain released?
- Villain was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.