Recoil (2012): Cast & Plot
Recoil is a 2012 action thriller directed by Terry Miles, starring Steve Austin as Ryan Varrett, Rebecca Reichert and Connor Stanhope. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Terry Miles
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Caliber Media Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Recoil About?
The premise of Recoil without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A police officer embarks on a violent path of revenge after the tragic loss of his family. Driven by grief and a desire for justice, he begins targeting not only the individuals responsible for their deaths, but also other criminals who have evaded the legal system. His actions blur the lines between law and vigilantism, as he seeks to punish those he believes have escaped accountability.
Recoil Cast & Characters
Steve Austin leads the cast as Ryan Varrett, with Rebecca Reichert as Connie Varrett and Connor Stanhope as Matt Varrett. Directed by Terry Miles; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Terry Miles
- Steve Austin as Ryan Varrett
- Rebecca Reichert as Connie Varrett
- Connor Stanhope as Matt Varrett
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Lochlyn Munro as Sutton
Also Starring in Recoil
· 14 more- Daniel Boileau Frank
- Roman Podhora Dale Burrows
- Patrick Gilmore Kirby
- Noel Gugliemi Rex
- Serinda Swan Darcy
- Danny Trejo Drayke
- Tom McBeath Sheriff Cole
- Keith Jardine Crab
- Adam Greydon Reid Deputy Hedge
- Tygh Runyan Prospect
- Patrick Sabongui Jester
- Camille Solari Dakota
- Robin Nielsen Agent Ray Davies
- Jase Anthony Griffith Lou
More from Terry Miles
More films directed by Terry Miles, best-rated first: Cinemanovels, Calamity Jane, Stagecoach: The Texas Jack Story and Mommy’s Secret.
Recoil Plot Summary
What happens in Recoil from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ryan Varrett, Steve Austin is an ex-cop determined to avenge the murder of his family. In 2009, when Ryan was a cop in Dallas, Texas, his wife Constance Marie Varrett, Rebecca Reichert and their 9-year-old son Matt Varrett, Connor Stanhope were viciously killed by a gang. Ryan survived the assault and killed three of the gang. However, Ryan quits the Dallas police and hits the road to find everyone else responsible for the deaths of his loved ones. Special Agent Frank Sutton, Lochlyn Munro of the FBI’s Seattle office is investigating the deaths of criminals.
Full summary
The whole story of Recoil, scene by scene
Recoil Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Recoil.
How Well Do You Know Recoil?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What profession did Ryan Varrett have before leaving Dallas?
Cars in Recoil
24 cars on screen, including the 1968 Plymouth GTX and the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1968 Plymouth GTX Main role -
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role -
1992 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue Minor role
Recoil Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “以暴制暴” and “Acerto de Contas”.
- Also known as
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- 以暴制暴
- Acerto de Contas
- Représailles
- Kíméletlen bosszú
- Отдача
- Odrzut
- Odplata
- 正义反击
- Απόδοση δικαιοσύνης
- ההרתעה
- Recoil - A colpo sicuro
- Отмъщение
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- El regreso
- スティーヴ・オースティン 復讐者
- Irkiliş
- Maščevanje
- Justiție împotriva sistemului
- 리코일
- Віддача
- แค้นต่อแค้น ดับเดนคน
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Recoil FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Recoil, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Recoil?
Recoil runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Recoil released?
Recoil was released on March 6, 2012.
Who directed Recoil?
Recoil was directed by Terry Miles.
More films by Terry Miles Who is in the cast of Recoil?
Recoil stars Steve Austin as Ryan Varrett, Rebecca Reichert as Connie Varrett and Connor Stanhope as Matt Varrett, among 18 credited actors.
Does Recoil have a post-credit scene?
No. Recoil has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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