---
title: "Bait"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bait-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 142326
imdb_id: "tt0346566"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Bait (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bait-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Released on February 20, 2002, in Great Britain, Bait is a thriller and television movie with a runtime of two hours. The film centers on a character named Jack Blake, who picks up a woman and her daughter after their car breaks down and leaves them stranded. Jack is immediately struck by the daughter, specifically because she bears a striking resemblance to his own murdered child. Seizing this unexpected encounter, Jack sees an opportunity to involve both the woman and her daughter in an unwitting scheme. His ultimate goal for this plan is to use them in hopes of unmasking the person responsible for his daughter's murder. The production is categorized under the thriller genre and is officially designated as a television movie.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nicholas Renton

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Hurt** as *Jack Blake*
- **Sheila Hancock** as *Pam Raeburn*
- **Rachael Stirling** as *Stephanie Raeburn*
- **Angeline Ball** as *Millicent White*
- **Jonathan Firth** as *Vincent White*
- **Nicholas Farrell** as *Alfred White*
- **Matthew Scurfield** as *DCI Fynch*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Bait online?
Bait is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Bait worth watching?
Bait holds a community rating of 8.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, TV Movie for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Bait and when was it released?
Bait is a feature film with a runtime of 120 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Bait?
Bait was directed by Nicholas Renton.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bait — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/142326)
- [Freddie Prinze Jr.](https://www.wikiwand.com/)
- [Bait (2000) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0211938/fullcredits/)
- [Bait (2000 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bait_(2000_film))
- [Bait (2000) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14805-bait/cast)
- [Bait - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bait)

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