The Intent (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2016, The Intent is a drama and crime film directed by Femi Oyeniran, running about 104 minutes. “Trust no one” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gunz is thrust into a world of excitement when he joins the TIC crew. The crew, led by the ruthless Hoodz, goes from low level weed peddling to full on armed robberies within a fortnight. Their new found infamy affords them a life of guns, drugs, and girls but they also catch the attention of the police and a rival gang. To make matters worse they have been infiltrated by an undercover police officer. Does he have "THE INTENT" to remain a criminal or abide by his oath to the force?
Who’s in it. The Intent stars Dylan Duffus as Gunz, Tayo "Scorcher" Jarrett as Hoodz (as Scorcher), Shone Romulus as D'Angel and Jade Asha as Naeema, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Intent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Intent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Intent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Intent (2016)?
- In US, The Intent is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Intent worth watching?
- The Intent holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Intent?
- The Intent stars Dylan Duffus, Tayo "Scorcher" Jarrett, Shone Romulus, Jade Asha and Femi Oyeniran.
- When was The Intent released?
- The Intent was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.