Directed by:
Geoffrey SaxScreenplay:
Anthony HorowitzCinematography:
Chris SeagerComposer:
Alan ParkerCast:
Alex Pettyfer, Ewan McGregor, Mickey Rourke, Bill Nighy, Sophie Okonedo, Alicia Silverstone, Missi Pyle, Sarah Bolger, Damian Lewis, Robbie Coltrane (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
Like an adolescent James Bond, Alex Rider (Alex Pettyfer) has been trained since birth for a career as a spy. The only problem is, he doesn't know it. It's not until his beloved uncle Ian Rider (Ewan McGregor) dies that Alex learns of his intended purpose in life. At just 14, Alex is not sure he can do all that is required of a super spy, but without much choice he is taken under the wing of Britain's secret intelligence service. Calling itself M16, the Special Operations Division sends Alex on a mission which could save or cost millions their lives. As Alex embarks on his greatest challenge yet, he learns all is not what it seems, with the lines blurring between his obvious enemies and those who are supposedly on his side. But equipped with super spy training, Alex is prepared to deal with whatever comes his way, whether it's in the form of deadly computer technology or in Stormbreaker creator Darrius Sayle (Mickey Rourke). (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Alex Pettyfer
UK
Best movies:
In Time (2011)
The Butler (2013)
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)
Ewan McGregor
UK
Best movies:
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Trainspotting (1996)
Black Hawk Down (2001)
Mickey Rourke
USA
Best movies:
The Rainmaker (1997)
Barfly (1987)
Man on Fire (2004)
Bill Nighy
UK
Best movies:
Skylight (2014) (theatrical recording)
The Last Place on Earth (1985) (series)
Love Actually (2003)
Sophie Okonedo
UK
Best movies:
Hotel Rwanda (2004)
The Hollow Crown (2012) (series)
The Escape Artist (2013) (series)
Alicia Silverstone
USA
Best movies:
Aerosmith: Big Ones You Can Look at (1994) (music video)
Blast from the Past (1999)
Reptile (2023)
Missi Pyle
USA
Best movies:
As Good as It Gets (1997)
Gone Girl (2014)
Big Fish (2003)
Sarah Bolger
Ireland
Best movies:
My All-American (2015)
In America (2002)
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
Damian Lewis
UK
Best movies:
Warriors (1999) (TV movie)
Wolf Hall (2015) (series)
Agatha Christie: Poirot (1989) (series)
Robbie Coltrane
UK
Best movies:
Stephen Fry
UK
Best movies:
Gormenghast (2000) (series)
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
V for Vendetta (2005)
Andy Serkis
UK
Best movies:
Ashley Walters
UK
Best movies:
Two Is a Family (2016)
Some Voices (2000)
Goal! (2005)
Jimmy Carr
UK
Best movies:
Jimmy Carr: Comedian (2007) (TV movie)
The Big Fat Quiz of Everything (2016) (series)
Jimmy Carr: Being Funny (2011) (TV movie)
Dave Legeno
UK
Best movies:
Snatch (2000)
Batman Begins (2005)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
Del Synnott
Ireland
Best movies:
The Great Train Robbery (2013) (TV movie)
Murphy's Law (2001) (TV movie)
Heidi (2005)
Ian U'Chong
Best movies:
The Lost Empire (2001) (TV movie)
London Fields (2018)
Stormbreaker (2006)
Richard Huw
Best movies:
Foyle's War (2002) (series)
Sword of Honour (2001) (TV movie)
Midsomer Murders (1997) (series)
Bohdan Poraj
UK
Best movies:
Pirate Radio (2009)
The Golden Hour (2005) (series)
Inspector Lynley Mysteries: The Seed of Cunning (2005) (TV movie)