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The Essentials

20131h 23mMovie

Jim is a burnt out ex-spy, down on his luck at the end of an illustrious career. After he goes rogue and screws up yet again, his former Agency must bail him out, vowing that this favor will be his last. But in a refusal to accept old age…

DirectorBrendan Nagle

ProducerJim Toepper

Where to watch

Fawesome

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Brendan Nagle

Jim Toepper

Chris Barbis

Jeff Moon

Anton Zane

Meredith Powell

Meredith Powell

Margaret Powell

Kayleen Wilkinson

Kayleen Wilkinson

John Sindoni

John-Pat Nagle

Brendan Nagle

Paul Nagle

T.M. Dugan

President Connor

Chuck Valente

Tough Bodyguard

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The Essentials — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Essentials?

The Essentials is streaming on Fawesome in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Essentials on Netflix?

No, The Essentials is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Fawesome.

Is The Essentials on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Essentials isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Fawesome instead.

Where can I watch The Essentials for free?

The Essentials is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and Runtime in United States.