---
title: "Body Brokers"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/body-brokers-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 656940
imdb_id: "tt9585676"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 130
content_rating: "R"
---

# Body Brokers (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/body-brokers-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Body Brokers is a 2021 American crime drama film written and directed by John Swab that follows drug-addicted street residents Utah and Opal from rural Ohio. Recruited by a body broker named Wood, Utah travels to Los Angeles for treatment, is taken under Wood's wing, and is introduced to treatment center mogul Vin, drawing him into lucrative and illegal dealings where profit outweighs saving lives.

The film features an ensemble cast including Jack Kilmer, Michael Kenneth Williams, Jessica Rothe, Alice Englert, Peter Greene, Frank Grillo, and Melissa Leo. It highlights the dark side of the recovery industry through its thriller and crime genres, running for one hour and fifty-one minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Street addicts in Ohio get recruited for treatment in Los Angeles, leading to illegal dealings."

### Why Watch
- It features a cast including Jack Kilmer, Michael Kenneth Williams, Jessica Rothe, Alice Englert, Peter Greene, Frank Grillo, and Melissa Leo.
- It is a crime drama film written and directed by John Swab.
- It explores the lucrative and illegal dealings behind the treatment industry.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It deals with heavy subject matter involving drug addicts living on the streets and illegal schemes.
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R rating and tackles dark themes involving drug addiction and illegal operations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #drug-addiction, #crime-drama, #los-angeles, #illegal-dealings, #treatment-center

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Swab
- **Networks / Studios**: Voltage Pictures, Roxwell Films, BondIt Media Capital

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jack Kilmer** as *Utah*
- **Alice Englert** as *Opal*
- **Frank Grillo** as *Vin*
- **Michael Kenneth Williams** as *Wood*
- **Jessica Rothe** as *May*
- **Peter Greene** as *Dr. Riner*
- **Owen Campbell** as *Sid*
- **Thomas Dekker** as *Jacko*
- **Sam Quartin** as *Tina*
- **Melissa Leo** as *Dr. White*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Body Brokers?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database and Plex.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching for viewers interested in crime dramas featuring a notable cast including Michael Kenneth Williams and Frank Grillo.

### Q: Binge duration?
Body Brokers is a feature film with a runtime of one hour and fifty-one minutes.

### Q: Essential episodes?
Body Brokers is a standalone feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Body Brokers — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/656940)
- [Body Brokers - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_Brokers)
- [Body Brokers (2021) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9585676/fullcredits/cast)
- [Body Brokers (2021) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/656940-body-brokers/cast)
- [Body Brokers (2021) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/body-brokers/credits)
- [Full cast of Body Brokers (Movie, 2021) - MovieMeter.com](https://www.moviemeter.com/movies/crime/body-brokers/cast)

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