For the Cause (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2000, For the Cause is a science fiction film directed by David Douglas, running about 100 minutes. “The ultimate showdown on a forbidden planet.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Earth is in a state of constant war and two colonies of humans have been sent to a far away world. The colonists create a new civilization but have inherited the worst traits of their forebears and war breaks out leaving the new cities in ruins. It falls to a bunch of teens to bring peace to the colony - but will they?
Who’s in it. For the Cause stars Dean Cain as General Murran, Thomas Ian Griffith as Evans, Justin Whalin as Sutherland and Jodi Bianca Wise as Abel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, For the Cause has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 For the Cause page.
If you liked it. Fans of For the Cause tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For the Cause (2000)?
- In US, For the Cause is available to 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 For the Cause worth watching?
- For the Cause holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in For the Cause?
- For the Cause stars Dean Cain, Thomas Ian Griffith, Justin Whalin, Jodi Bianca Wise and Trae Thomas.
- When was For the Cause released?
- For the Cause was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.