The Sentinel

The Sentinel

In 141 years, there's never been a traitor in the Secret Service... until now.

Directed by Clark Johnson

Produced by Furthur Films, New Regency Pictures

2006108 min6.1 / 10

A taut political thriller built on betrayal, blackmail, and paranoia, where a framed agent must outrun both the law and a conspiracy to save the president.

Veteran Secret Service agent Pete Garrison investigates a colleague's murder and is subsequently framed as a mole in an assassination attempt on the President due to the machinations of a blackmailer who knows the secret he is hiding. Disgraced, dismissed, and now a fugitive with two relentless federal investigators hot on his heels, Garrison must both clear his name and save the president from assassination.

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  • Is The Sentinel scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Sentinel violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is The Sentinel easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Sentinel sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Does The Sentinel end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity21

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Surprise46

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Love25

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