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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

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RuntimeRuntime
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Brendan Nagle

JT
Jim Toepper
Jim
CB
Chris Barbis
Aaron Pierce
JM
Jeff Moon
Richard Knight
AZ
Anton Zane
Duke
MP
Meredith Powell
Margaret Powell
KW
Kayleen Wilkinson
Julie
JS
John Sindoni
Maurice
JN
John-Pat Nagle
Chuck
BNBrendan Nagle
Brendan Nagle
The Squirrel
PN
Paul Nagle
Marcus
TD
T.M. Dugan
President Connor
CV
Chuck Valente
Tough Bodyguard

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The Essentials — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Essentials?

The Essentials is streaming on Runtime in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Essentials on Netflix?

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

Is The Essentials on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Essentials for free?

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