IMDb 6.1 2006 HD

The Sentinel

The Sentinel

2006
Action Crime Thriller
108 min PG-13 USA
6.063 / 10
6.1 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Clark Johnson / Joanne T. Harwood
Starring
Michael Douglas / Kiefer Sutherland / Eva Longoria / Martin Donovan / Kim Basinger / Ritchie Coster / Blair Brown / David Rasche

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

suspenseful predictable tense engaging competent dramatic action-packed intriguing solid conventional serious well-acted

Reviews

G
Genevieve Dubois
May 5, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In ‘The Sentinel,’ we are presented with a classic fugitive scenario wrapped in political espionage. Michael Douglas lends his seasoned presence, while Kiefer Sutherland carries the weight of being the accused. The film’s tone is appropriately urgent, and…

R
Reginald Finch
May 5, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A taut and well-crafted political thriller, ‘The Sentinel’ delivers a compelling narrative driven by strong performances. Michael Douglas is commanding, and Kiefer Sutherland grounds the film with a palpable sense of vulnerability and determination. The tone is serious…

B
Beatrice Sterling
May 5, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

‘The Sentinel’ attempts a complex web of deceit and political maneuvering, but ultimately feels a little too by the numbers. Michael Douglas and Kiefer Sutherland are capable leads, but the material doesn't always give them ample room to…

A
Arthur Pendelton
May 5, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This is a film that understands the mechanics of a good chase thriller. Michael Douglas brings gravitas to his role, and Kiefer Sutherland effectively conveys the desperation of a man wrongly accused. The tone is consistently serious, bordering…

E
Eleanor Vance
May 5, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

‘The Sentinel’ presents a familiar yet engaging conspiracy thriller, anchored by a solid performance from Michael Douglas. The narrative, focusing on a Secret Service agent framed for treason, unfolds with a steady, if predictable, pace. Kiefer Sutherland embodies…

FAQs

Yes, the core premise involves a Secret Service agent being framed for an assassination attempt on the President due to a blackmailer's machinations related to a secret he harbours. The film's tension is built around him becoming a fugitive, pursued by investigators, while simultaneously trying to clear his name and prevent the assassination. Knowing this sets up the central conflict without revealing the ultimate resolution.