IMDb 2.8 2022 HD

Pursuit

Pursuit

2022
Action Crime Drama Thriller
92 min R USA
5.1 / 10
2.8 IMDB

Detective Breslin crosses paths with Calloway, a ruthless hacker desperate to find his wife, who has been kidnapped by a drug cartel. When Calloway escapes police custody, Breslin…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Brian Skiba / Jenine Galante
Starring
Emile Hirsch / John Cusack / Jake Manley / Elizabeth Faith Ludlow / Graham Patrick Martin / Heather Marie Marsden / Chris Jai Alex / Aubrey Stevens

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Genevieve Moreau
Mar 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Pursuit' delivers a familiar yet engaging crime thriller experience, driven by a compelling chase scenario. The director ensures the pacing rarely falters, keeping the audience invested in Detective Breslin's efforts to apprehend the elusive Calloway. Emile Hirsch and…

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Samuel Davies
Mar 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is the kind of taut, no-nonsense thriller that 'Pursuit' aims to be, and for the most part, it succeeds admirably. The director keeps the tension dialled high, propelling the narrative forward with a relentless drive. Emile Hirsch…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 24, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Pursuit' attempts to weave a complex web of crime and desperation, but the threads don't always cohere. The performances from Emile Hirsch and John Cusack are solid, grounding the more outlandish elements of the plot. Jake Manley as…

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Marcus Thorne
Mar 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Pursuit', we are thrust into a high-octane chase where loyalties are blurred and motivations are murky. The director orchestrates a tense atmosphere, pitting Emile Hirsch's determined detective against Jake Manley's desperate hacker, Calloway. John Cusack adds a…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Director Unknown crafts a serviceable thriller in 'Pursuit', a film that hinges on a relentless pace and a premise that promises more than it quite delivers. Emile Hirsch and John Cusack lend their gravitas to proceedings, though it's…

FAQs

The plot summary strongly suggests 'Pursuit' operates as a cat-and-mouse thriller. Detective Breslin is pursuing Calloway, who has escaped custody. However, Calloway isn't merely a fugitive; he's driven by the urgent need to find his kidnapped wife, adding a layer of desperation to his actions. The narrative also introduces a determined female cop who joins the chase, intensifying the pursuit. This interplay of hunter and hunted, with shifting motivations, is a hallmark of the genre.