The Violators (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2016, The Violators is a drama film directed by Helen Walsh, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. When Shelly meets Rachel, two dysfunctional girls from radically opposed backgrounds set off on a collision course that will leave one of them shattered, the other re-born. Set in the forsaken wastelands of Cheshire's little-seen urban overspill, The Violators charts a teenage girl's path from battle-hardened cynicism to the hope of a better life.
Who’s in it. The Violators stars Lauren McQueen as Shelly, Brogan Ellis as Rachel, Roxanne Pallett as Carla and Stephen Lord as Mikey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Violators has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Violators page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Violators tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Violators (2016)?
- In US, The Violators is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Violators worth watching?
- The Violators holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Violators?
- The Violators stars Lauren McQueen, Brogan Ellis, Roxanne Pallett, Stephen Lord and Liam Ainsworth.
- When was The Violators released?
- The Violators was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.