The Sentinel (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Sentinel is a 2006 action thriller directed by Clark Johnson, starring Michael Douglas, Kim Basinger and Kiefer Sutherland. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $78.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Clark Johnson
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sentinel About?
The premise of The Sentinel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Special Agent Pete Garrison finds himself embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy when he suspects a Neo-Nazi has infiltrated the White House. Following the brutal murder of a colleague, Garrison is wrongly accused and must fight to clear his name. He races against time to uncover the truth, protect the President, and expose a deadly plot that reaches the highest levels of power.
The Sentinel Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- secret service
- cell phone trace
- shooting a woman
- cell phone
- scene of the crime
- frame up
- oval office
- u.s. secret service
- secret service agent
- assassin
- usss
- agent
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- president
- first lady
- investigation
- assassination attempt
- on the run
- assassination
- traitor
- innocence
- lie detector
- blood splatter
- die hard scenario
- political thriller
- foreplay
- kiss
- one against many
- one man army
- sniper rifle
- fistfight
- judo throw
- judo
- martial arts
- tough guy
- violence
- hand to hand combat
- suspense
- semiautomatic pistol
- pistol
- glock
- shoulder holster
- showdown
- gunfight
- shootout
- spy thriller
- spy hero
- foot closeup
- camera shot of feet
- kicking off one's shoes
- female stockinged foot
The Sentinel Cast
Michael Douglas leads the cast, with Kim Basinger and Kiefer Sutherland. Directed by Clark Johnson; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Clark Johnson
More from Clark Johnson
More films directed by Clark Johnson, best-rated first: Juanita, Percy Vs Goliath, S.W.A.T. and Percy.
The Sentinel Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Sentinel 49 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 60% User score
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The Sentinel Plot Summary
What happens in The Sentinel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Pete Garrison, portrayed by Michael Douglas, is an esteemed Secret Service agent who finds himself at the center of a political tempest. He serves as a personal bodyguard to the First Lady of the United States, Sarah Ballentine, played by Kim Basinger, but their relationship is far more complicated than mere professionalism, as the two are embroiled in a clandestine affair. Garrison, a seasoned veteran of the agency, has an illustrious past that includes heroically saving President Ronald Reagan’s life during a notorious assassination attempt. Yet, his world takes a dark turn when his colleague and close friend, Charlie Merriweather, is brutally murdered outside his home.
Full summary
The whole story of The Sentinel, scene by scene
The Sentinel Box Office
The Sentinel grossed $78.8 million worldwide. $36.3 million came from the US and Canada and $42.5 million (54%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$78.8M
- US & Canada
- $36.3M
- International
- $42.5M
The Sentinel Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Sentinel.
How Well Do You Know The Sentinel?
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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Who is Pete Garrison's closest friend and fellow Secret Service agent?
Cars in The Sentinel
58 cars on screen, including the 2005 Chrysler 300 and the 2001 Cadillac Presidential State Car.
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2005 Chrysler 300 Main role -
2001 Cadillac Presidential State Car Important role -
2004 Ford Taurus Important role -
2002 BMW 745i E65 Minor role
The Sentinel Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Охранник” and “La Sentinelle”.
- Also known as
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- Охранник
- La Sentinelle
- Охорона президента
- The Sentinel - Wem kannst du trauen?
- The Sentinel - Il traditore al tuo fianco
- Fedai
- 一级戒备
- Strážce
- La sombra de la sospecha
- Hotet inifrån
- O Sentinela
- Strażnik
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- A testőr
- The Sentinel - Salaliitto
- Σε επιφυλακή
- המאבטח
- Sentinela
- Santinela
- Стражът
- 센티넬
- Охоронець
- Sargybinis
- 特勤組
- El centinela
- ザ・センチネル 陰謀の星条旗
- Strážca
- เดอะ เซนทิเนล โคตรคนขัดคำสั่งตาย
- Cuộc Chiến Với Kẻ Phản Bội
- Sentinel - Agent u bijegu
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Sentinel, Assassination and Sanctuary.
The Sentinel FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Sentinel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sentinel?
The Sentinel runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Sentinel released?
The Sentinel was released on April 21, 2006.
Who directed The Sentinel?
The Sentinel was directed by Clark Johnson.
More films by Clark Johnson Who is in the cast of The Sentinel?
The Sentinel stars Michael Douglas, Kim Basinger and Kiefer Sutherland, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Sentinel make at the box office?
The Sentinel grossed $78.8 million worldwide ($36.3 million domestic, $42.5 million international).
How is The Sentinel rated?
The Sentinel has 49 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does The Sentinel have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sentinel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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