1st Strike (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2016, 1st Strike is a drama film directed by David Llauger Meiselman, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Juan is a teenager in a gang-infested LA barrio. When his Uncle Manny invites him out on a joy ride, the situation goes bad. Juan is accused of a crime he did not commit. Now Juan is caught between loyalty to his uncle and the Law.
Who’s in it. 1st Strike stars Jocelyn Cruz as Mika, Billy Gallo as Sgt. Veritas, Danny Trejo as Manny Garcia and Jizelle Wiggett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, 1st Strike has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1st Strike page.
If you liked it. Fans of 1st Strike tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1st Strike (2016)?
- In US, 1st Strike is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 1st Strike worth watching?
- 1st Strike holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 1st Strike?
- 1st Strike stars Jocelyn Cruz, Billy Gallo, Danny Trejo, Jizelle Wiggett and Alicia Harris.