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The Debt (2016): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch

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The Debt is a 2016 drama thriller directed by Barney Elliott. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $51,534 worldwide. IMDb users rate it 5.9/10. Stream it on Cineverse and Darkroom, or rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and Spectrum On Demand.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
worldwide gross
$51.5K
The Debt (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Barney Elliott
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Debt About?

The premise of The Debt without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A seemingly ordinary family man struggles with a hidden addiction that jeopardizes his life and relationships. As his dependence grows, he becomes entangled in a complex web of secrecy and deceit, desperately trying to maintain a normal facade while battling his inner turmoil. The situation escalates, forcing him to confront the devastating consequences of his choices and fight to reclaim his future.

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Where to watch

Where to Watch The Debt

Stream it on Cineverse and Darkroom, or rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Spectrum On Demand. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Crew

The Director of The Debt

Directed by Barney Elliott.

Ratings

The Debt Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate The Debt 5.9/10.

Plot

The Debt Plot Summary

What happens in The Debt from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Peru, a sharp, morally charged business move sets the pace for a tense, interwoven drama. Oliver, an American hedge fund banker, partners with his Peruvian friend Ricardo to buy debts owed by the Peruvian government to landowners. The deals promise substantial profits, but they also raise hard questions about who benefits and who bears the costs. As Oliver pushes to maximize returns, Ricardo begins to doubt whether these financial maneuvers truly help ordinary Peruvians, casting a shadow over the venture.

Full summary

The whole story of The Debt, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

The Debt Box Office

The Debt grossed $51,534 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$51.5K

International
$51.5K
Videos

The Debt Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Debt.

The Debt Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Stephen Dorff, David Strathairn Movie HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Debt?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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FAQ

The Debt FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Debt, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Debt?

The Debt runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was The Debt released?

The Debt was released on June 24, 2016.

Who directed The Debt?

The Debt was directed by Barney Elliott.

More films by Barney Elliott

Where can I watch The Debt?

In the US, The Debt is streaming on Cineverse, Darkroom and Fandor and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).

How much did The Debt make at the box office?

The Debt grossed $51,534 worldwide.

How is The Debt rated?

The Debt has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 61% on TMDB and 3.7/5 on Movie Insider.

Does The Debt have a post-credit scene?

No. The Debt has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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