---
title: "The Toll"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-toll-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 790646
imdb_id: "tt6981064"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 52
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Toll (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Toll" (2021).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Toll (released in the US as Tollbooth).
Year: 2021.
Genre: Welsh black comedy crime film (Source 2); Comedy, Thriller, and Crime (Source 1).
Director: Ryan Andrew Hooper (Source 2).
Writer: Matt Redd (Source 2).
Cast: Michael Smiley, Annes Elwy, Iwan Rheon, Paul Kaye (Source 2).
Runtime: 1h 23m (Source 1).
US Release Date: 03/18/2022 (Source 1).
Plot: Brendan works solo shifts in a quiet toll booth in Wales to hide from a criminal past. When his whereabouts are discovered, his enemies travel west for revenge. Local traffic cop Catrin is investigating

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ryan Andrew Hooper
- **Networks / Studios**: Ffilm Cymru Wales, BFI, Great Point Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Smiley** as *Toll Booth*
- **Annes Elwy** as *Catrin*
- **Gary Beadle** as *Elton*
- **Iwan Rheon** as *Dom*
- **Steve Oram** as *Mr Henry*
- **Evelyn Mok** as *Dixie*
- **Paul Kaye** as *Cliff*
- **Julian Glover** as *Magnus*
- **Darren Evans** as *Tab*
- **Gwyneth Keyworth** as *The Triplets*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

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

### Q: Is The Toll worth watching?
The Toll holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 52 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Toll and when was it released?
The Toll is a feature film with a runtime of 83 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Toll?
The Toll was directed by Ryan Andrew Hooper.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Toll — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/790646)
- [The Toll (2021 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Toll_(2021_film))
- [The Toll (2021) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/790646-the-toll/cast)
- [The Toll - 4AM FILM STUDIOS](https://www.4amfilmstudios.com/the-toll/)

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