Detention 2003
What is Detention?
Detention is a 2003 American action film directed by Sidney J. Furie.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 5, 2003
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Canada, Germany
- Studios
- GFT Entertainment, GFT Detention Films Inc., Nu Image Entertainment
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $16,324
- Genres
- Action, Thriller
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Overview
Detention is a 2003 American action film directed by Sidney J. Furie. The film stars Dolph Lundgren as Sam Decker, a high school teacher who is about to retire and has one more detention to proctor, alongside Alex Karzis as Chester Lamb. The story follows this heroic high school teacher as he leads and unites a band of students, consisting of troublemakers and outcasts trapped in the school, to defeat violent drug-runners. The film runs for one hour and thirty-eight minutes and carries an R rating. It was released in the United States on January thirteenth, 2004. The production falls under the action and thriller genres.
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“A gripping exploration of action and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Detention worth watching?
Detention holds a community rating of 4.4/10 based on 65 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Detention and when was it released?
Detention is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 2003. Release status: Released.
Who directed Detention?
Detention was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
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