---
title: "Bait"
year: 2000
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bait-2000"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 14805
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 119
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Bait (2000) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bait-2000

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bait is a film first released in 2000. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Castle Rock Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A petty thief is recruited by the FBI as bait to trap high‑tech thieves."

### Why Watch
- Intriguing crime‑thriller premise
- Fast‑paced action sequences

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime approaches two hours, which may feel lengthy
- Tone & Suitability: The film features intense action and crime themes, making it suitable for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, gritty, fast‑paced

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/bait-2000#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Antoine Fuqua
- **Networks / Studios**: Castle Rock Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jamie Foxx** as *Alvin Sanders*
- **David Morse** as *Edgar Clenteen*
- **Robert Pastorelli** as *Jaster*
- **Doug Hutchison** as *Bristol*
- **Kimberly Elise** as *Lisa Hill*
- **David Paymer** as *Agent Wooly*
- **Mike Epps** as *Stevie Sanders*
- **Jamie Kennedy** as *Agent Blum*
- **Nestor Serrano** as *Agent Boyle*
- **Kirk Acevedo** as *Ramundo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What does the main character want after prison?
He wants to get out of prison and start fresh with his girlfriend, Lisa.

### Q: Who releases Alvin on a sketchy deal?
U.S. Treasury investigator Clenteen leads the Feds who set him loose.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as an action, thriller, and crime film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 59 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on September 15, 2000 in the US.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bait — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14805)
- [Bait - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bait)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*