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Default (2014): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch

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Default is a 2014 thriller directed by Simon Brand, starring David Oyelowo, Stephen Lord and Benjamin Ochieng. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes. Critics gave it 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

IMDb rating
4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
78%
Metascore
34
Default (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Simon Brand
Genre
Thriller
Original language
Korean
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Default About?

The premise of Default without spoilers.

While flying over the Seychelles, an American news team is taken hostage by Somali pirates who are determined to secure an exclusive interview with renowned journalist Frank Saltzman. Drawn into their dangerous scheme, Saltzman finds himself in a perilous fight for survival, questioning his principles and facing profound moral challenges as he confronts the depths of human desperation.

Default Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • pirate
  • journalist
Where to watch

Where to Watch Default

Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Default Cast

David Oyelowo leads the cast, with Stephen Lord and Benjamin Ochieng. Directed by Simon Brand; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Default

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Ratings

Default Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Default 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10.

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FAQ

Default FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Default, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Default?

Default runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Default released?

Default was released on October 17, 2014.

Who directed Default?

Default was directed by Simon Brand.

More films by Simon Brand

Who is in the cast of Default?

Default stars David Oyelowo, Stephen Lord and Benjamin Ochieng, among 5 credited actors.

Where can I watch Default?

In the US, Default is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How is Default rated?

Default has 4.4/10 on IMDb, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 34 on Metacritic and 43% on TMDB.

Does Default have a post-credit scene?

No. Default has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Default in?

The original language of Default is Korean.

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