Bait (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 2015, Bait is a thriller and drama film directed by Dominic Brunt, running about 84 minutes. “Hell hath no fury” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dominic Brunt’s impressive second feature after the beloved ‘Emmerdale’ actor took the genre by storm with BEFORE DAWN is a tense female revenge saga - a frightening true-life crime thriller graced by a scalpel-sharp screenplay and extraordinary performances. Two women who dream of opening their own café in a work-depressed northern town go to the wrong person for a loan in this chilling allegory of the economic brutality independent businesses face within the austerity-led banking system. Unable to meet the outrageous payment demands, the hardened duo must find it within themselves to take pitiless, bloody retribution on their malicious aggressor.
Who’s in it. Bait stars Victoria Smurfit as Bex, Joanne Mitchell as Dawn, Jonathan Slinger as Jeremy and Rula Lenska as Linda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Bait 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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bait page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bait tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bait (2015)?
- In US, Bait 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 Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bait worth watching?
- Bait holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bait?
- Bait stars Victoria Smurfit, Joanne Mitchell, Jonathan Slinger, Rula Lenska and Adam Fogerty.
- When was Bait released?
- Bait was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.