The crime thriller The Order, inspired by a true story and starring Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult, is now available to stream free on BBC iPlayer. The film, which premiered in cinemas in 2024 before moving to premium streaming platforms, has been added to the broadcaster's library this week.
According to its iPlayer listing, the title will only remain available for a single month, so viewers need to act quickly to watch it. The synopsis describes a series of audacious daylight bank robberies and armoured car heists carried out over the course of a year, leaving law enforcement baffled and the public gripped by fear across the Pacific Northwest.
Plot and Real-Life Inspiration
As the attacks grow increasingly brutal, FBI agent Terry Husk becomes convinced the robberies are the work of a domestic terrorist organisation intent on using stolen funds to bankroll an armed revolt against the U.S. government. Husk and his team delve into the world of white supremacists to avert a violent uprising. While the militia amasses a war chest exceeding $4 million, Husk tracks the racist Bob Mathews towards a final confrontation.
The storyline is rooted in real events, drawing from the book The Silent Brotherhood by journalists Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt. British actors Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult portray the real-life figures of FBI agent Husk and The Order's Mathews respectively.
Critical Acclaim and Viewer Reactions
The performances have garnered considerable acclaim, with some viewers arguing that at least one deserved Oscar consideration. One viewer enthused: "Jude Law was outstanding, take a bow. Truly terrifying storyline and subject matter that was superbly portrayed by the excellent cast." Another concurred: "Jude Law is outstanding or Oscar worthy and so is the excellent supporting cast, alongside the director and gorgeous cinematography that juxtapose an intense and upsetting true crime story."
Others have described the film as "thrilling, nail biting and suspenseful." It commands an impressive 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes alongside an 89% audience score, with many declaring it an underappreciated gem. One viewer shared: "Jude Law's best performance yet. This movie is a masterpiece. A story that needed to be told."
They continued: "This is so frightening, and to have lived through this, and to remember it, this moving is history. The acting and writing if this story is perfection." Elsewhere, another viewer posted: "Hard movie to watch but necessary. You won't recognise Jude Law." With one person adding: "Outstanding in every respect. Edge of your seat intense thriller."
The Order is streaming on BBC iPlayer and Prime Video.
