Why watch?

The tension keeps ratcheting up and doesn't let you breathe — it just keeps twisting tighter. Warren Masemola and the cast play it straight without histrionics, like real people caught in suspicious situations, which makes it more convincing than if everyone were screaming and waving guns around. In 94 minutes, director Alex Yazbek grabs you and doesn't let go.

Who is it for?

Watch this when you want a crime thriller that keeps tension tight throughout — something serious, no cheap jump scares. If you liked Nightcrawler or Donnie Brasco, this has a similar vibe. It has violence and darker content, so it's really for adult viewers, not a family watch.

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Plakat — 180

180

2026 · 1h 34min5.616
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When an unexpected road rage incident puts his son in critical condition, an enraged father spirals down a dark path of emotional turmoil and vengeance.

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A father's world shatters when his son is hit during a road rage incident, and instead of seeking justice through the system, he spirals into something darker and more personal. Prince Grootboom carries the film as a man torn between protecting his family and becoming the very thing he should fear, while director Alex Yazbek keeps the tension wound tight across ninety-four minutes. This is South African noir that trades explosions for the slow burn of a father watching himself transform. If you felt the moral weight of Unforgivable or the controlled fury of A Perfect Stranger, this lands in that same space.

Why watch?

The tension keeps ratcheting up and doesn't let you breathe — it just keeps twisting tighter. Warren Masemola and the cast play it straight without histrionics, like real people ca…

Who is it for?

Watch this when you want a crime thriller that keeps tension tight throughout — something serious, no cheap jump scares. If you liked Nightcrawler or Donnie Brasco, this has a simi…

Similar titles

If you were drawn to 180 because of its tense, grounded atmosphere set in real social circumstances with a cast rooted in South African cinema, check out Tunnel or Above the Line —…

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