The Objective (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2008, The Objective is an action, thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Daniel Myrick, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A team of US Special Ops forces is dispatched to a remote mountain region of Afghanistan with orders to locate an influential Muslim cleric. While on the mission they find themselves lost in a Middle Eastern 'Bermuda Triangle' of ancient evil and faced with an enemy that none of them could have imagined.
Who’s in it. The Objective stars Jonas Ball as Benjamin Keynes, Matthew R. Anderson as Wally Hamer, Jon Huertas as Vincent Degetau and Michael C. Williams as Sergeant Trinoski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Objective has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Objective page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Objective tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Objective (2008)?
- In US, The Objective is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Objective worth watching?
- The Objective holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Objective?
- The Objective stars Jonas Ball, Matthew R. Anderson, Jon Huertas, Michael C. Williams and Sam Hunter.
- When was The Objective released?
- The Objective was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.