---
title: "The Intent"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-intent-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 408609
imdb_id: "tt3842614"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 24
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Intent (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-intent-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Intent" (2016).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Style: Meticulous archivist, neutral, encyclopedic, plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraints: Use only verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No guessing. No inventing names, dates, numbers, etc. First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count target: 150-190 words.
Title: The Intent.
Year: 2016.
Genre: British crime thriller, Crime and Drama.
Director: Femi Oyeniran.
Writer: Femi Oyeniran.
Starring: Femi Oyeniran.
Runtime: 1h 44m.
Release Date: 07/29/2016 (GB).
Plot: Gunz joins the TIC crew. The crew is led by Hoodz. They move from low-level weed peddling to armed robberies within a fortnight. This brings guns, drugs, and girls, but also police and a rival gang. The crew is infiltrated by an undercover police officer. The officer faces a choice between remaining a criminal or abiding by his oath to the force.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): The Intent is a 2016 British crime thriller directed, written, and starring Femi Oyeniran. The film falls under the crime and drama genres and has a runtime of 1 hour and 44

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kalvadour Peterson, Femi Oyeniran
- **Networks / Studios**: Nicki SlimTing Films, PurpleGeko, It's Alot Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dylan Duffus** as *Gunz*
- **Shone Romulus** as *D'Angel*
- **Jade Asha** as *Naeema*
- **Femi Oyeniran** as *Mitch*
- **Nicky SlimTing Walker** as *Shane*
- **Sarah Akokhia** as *Sergeant Rebecca Smith*
- **Simeon Ogundipe** as *Blacks*
- **Tayo Jarrett** as *Hoodz*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Intent online?
The Intent is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, 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 The Intent worth watching?
The Intent holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 24 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Intent and when was it released?
The Intent is a feature film with a runtime of 104 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Intent?
The Intent was directed by Kalvadour Peterson, Femi Oyeniran.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Intent — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/408609)
- [The Intent (2016) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3842614/fullcredits/)
- [The Intent - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Intent)
- [The Intent (2016) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/408609-the-intent/cast)

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