72 Hours (2024)


72 Hours (2024) is an American action thriller directed by Christian Sesma, featuring Cam Gigandet and Sam Trammell in leading roles. The film was released both in limited theaters and on-demand on November 1, 2024 .

Plot Summary

The story follows two estranged brothers: Alex James, an international crypto money launderer, and Sebastian James, a dedicated FBI agent. Their worlds collide when Sebastian's investigation into a major money laundering operation inadvertently exposes Alex's criminal activities. During a botched sting operation, Sebastian discovers Alex's involvement and allows him to escape. However, their family is soon targeted, and Alex's daughter is kidnapped by a dangerous crime boss. With only 72 hours to comply with the kidnapper's demands, the brothers must reconcile their differences and collaborate to rescue their family, venturing deep into perilous territory controlled by a ruthless kingpin

Cast & Characters

Cam Gigandet as Alex James

Sam Trammell as Sebastian James

Pierson Fodé as Tye Revello

Nicky Whelan as Tessa

Jessica Serfaty as Kiara

Max Amini as Reza

Jana Kramer as Anita James

Laneya Grace as Christina James

Luis Da Silva Jr. as Marco

Vernon Davis as Vincent

Alexander Kane as Johnny

Billy Jack Harlow as Daun

Taylor Bedford as Megan

Keith Arthur Bolden as Chief Randall

Sean Michael Gloria as Carl

Ava Paloma as Angela Scott

Buddy Watkins as Agent Taft

Chris Cleveland as Kidnapper Heavy

Josh Diogo as Drive-in Thug

Crystal Freeman as Robbery Cashier


                                                             Production Details

Director: Christian Sesma

Writers: Christian Sesma, Sean Crayne

Story by: Roberto Sanchez

Producers: Manoj Narender Madnani, Ojan Missaghi, David Wachs

Cinematography: Tyler Eckels

Editing: Eric Potter

Music: Jono

Production Companies: Beacon Media, Toric Films, Workhorse Cinema

Distributor: Brainstorm Media

Runtime: 1 hour 27 minutes

Language: English


                                                         Country: United States

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                                                           Where to Watch

72 Hours is available for digital rental and purchase on platforms such as:

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Amazon Prime Video – Rent or buy in HD/4K

FandangoNOW – Available for streaming

Apple TV – Digital purchase and rental options

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International availability may vary based on regional streaming services .


                                                                      Reception

The film received mixed reviews upon release. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 50% rating from top critics, with comments highlighting its fast-paced action but noting a lack of depth in character development . IMDb users have given it an average rating of 5.9/10 based on over 1,000 votes. Critics praised the performances of the lead actors and the film's cinematography, but some pointed out the predictable plot and underdeveloped characters