The Trigger (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2019, The Trigger is a drama film directed by Christopher Bradley, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Hustler ERIC COYLE, 19, has secured early release from prison by informing on his drug dealer, BENNIE. He immediately begins reassembling his former life, including girlfriend, HEATHER, former pimp, DOLORES and his best john, TOMMY. Desperate to create his idea of a family, if only even for a day, he manages to trick Tommy into getting him an apartment, a used car and a job and moves Heather in with him, but things quickly spin out of control when Bennie is brought in for questioning.
Who’s in it. The Trigger stars Slade Pearce as Erik Coyle, Julia Anne Severance as Heather Keene, Daniel Kapinga as Tommy Holbart and Joe Ricci as Bennie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Trigger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Trigger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Trigger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Trigger (2019)?
- In US, The Trigger is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Trigger worth watching?
- The Trigger holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Trigger?
- The Trigger stars Slade Pearce, Julia Anne Severance, Daniel Kapinga, Joe Ricci and Robyne Richards.
- When was The Trigger released?
- The Trigger was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.