Bait (2000)
Overview
Landing in jail for a petty theft crime, Alvin finds himself sharing a cell with John Jaster, the incarcerated half of the pair of high-tech thieves responsible for the missing gold. His partner, Bristol, is still at large. Alvin wants only to get out of prison and start fresh with his girlfriend, Lisa, and when the Feds, led by U.S. Treasury investigator Clenteen, set him loose on a sketchy deal, he thinks his luck has changed. Alvin has his freedom and the Feds have found their bait.
Where to watch Bait
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Starz | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Fetch TV | Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +2 |
| France | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Sooner, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Canal VOD, Sooner +1 |
| Spain | Atres Player | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Bait in 27 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Bait about?
Landing in jail for a petty theft crime, Alvin finds himself sharing a cell with John Jaster, the incarcerated half of the pair of high-tech thieves responsible for the missing gold. His partner, Bristol, is still at large. Alvin wants only to get out of prison and start fresh with his girlfriend, Lisa, and when the Feds, led by U.S. Treasury investigator Clenteen, set him loose on a sketchy deal, he thinks his luck has changed. Alvin has his freedom and the Feds have found their bait. Bait is a Action, Thriller, Crime movie, released on 2000-09-15, runtime 119 minutes.
Is Bait worth watching?
TMDB users rate Bait 5.7 out of 10 from 225 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Bait?
In the United States, Bait streams on Starz and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Antoine Fuqua
Cast
- Jamie Foxx as Alvin Sanders
- David Morse as Edgar Clenteen
- Robert Pastorelli as Jaster
- Doug Hutchison as Bristol
- Kimberly Elise as Lisa Hill
- David Paymer as Agent Wooly
- Mike Epps as Stevie Sanders
- Jamie Kennedy as Agent Blum
- Nestor Serrano as Agent Boyle
- Kirk Acevedo as Ramundo
- Jeffrey Donovan as Julio
- Megan Dodds as Agent Walsh
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Sources
Details and the 5.7/10 rating from Bait on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.