The System (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2018, The System is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Irin Daniels, running about 92 minutes. “the system isn't broke, it was built this way.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vastly different lives and perspectives become intertwined after a police officer suffering from reoccurring PTSD mistakenly shoots a deaf African-American kid, exposing layers of racial tension and corruption within the political, judicial and prison system.
Who’s in it. The System stars Reginald Kennedy as Nate Wesley, Owen Conway as Sam Lynch, McMagic Cardenas as Joel Castillo (Sam's Partner) and Alan Johnson as Big Mike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The System 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 and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The System page.
If you liked it. Fans of The System tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The System (2018)?
- In US, The System 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 The System worth watching?
- The System holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The System?
- The System stars Reginald Kennedy, Owen Conway, McMagic Cardenas, Alan Johnson and Alma Marin.
- When was The System released?
- The System was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.