Detention
2003, English. Directed by Sidney J. Furie.
A heroic high school teacher leads a band of students trapped in school by violent drug-runners.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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4.4/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Detention is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sidney J. FurieDirector
- Dolph LundgrenSam Decker
- Alex KarzisChester Lamb
- Kata DobóGloria Waylon
- Danielle HamptonAlicia Roberts
- Jennifer BaxterMargo Conroy
- Shawn RobertsCorey Washington
- Corey SevierMick Ashton
- Dov TiefenbachWilly Lopez
- K.C. CollinsHogie Hogarth
- Mpho KoahoJay Tee Barrow
- Larry DayEarl Hendorf
- Nicole DickerCharlee Turkle
Details
- Released
- 5 July 2003
- Country
- Canada, Germany
- Written by
- John Sheppard, Paul Lynch
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $16K
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Detention: quick answers
Is Detention worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.4/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Detention?
Detention runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Detention have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Detention. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Detention parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Detention is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Detention on?
Detention is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Howdy in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Detention?
If you liked Detention, try Hounds of War, The Substitute, Toy Soldiers.
Who directed Detention?
Detention (2003) was directed by Sidney J. Furie and stars Dolph Lundgren, Alex Karzis, Kata Dobó.