Director: Joe Carnahan
Cast: Kerry Washington, Omar Sy, Jahleel Kamara, Mark Strong, Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Shadow Force is a 2025 American action thriller directed by Joe Carnahan, starring Kerry Washington and Omar Sy as two elite operatives who traded their covert lives for family — only to find that the organization they once led refuses to let them disappear.
What is Shadow Force about?
Kyrah and Isaac built their reputations as the commanding pair of Shadow Force, an elite multinational special operations unit that handled the missions no government would claim. Their relationship broke protocol, and when their son arrived, they chose family over duty and vanished into anonymity. But walking away from an outfit as powerful and ruthless as Shadow Force carries a steep price. Hunted by former colleagues and fueled by a bounty that grows by the day, the couple must surface from hiding, fight back against the very network they helped build, and shield their child from a conflict that has escalated far beyond a personal grudge into something resembling a small-scale war.
Cast & crew
Kerry Washington, widely known for prestige drama, steps into full action-hero territory here alongside Omar Sy, the French-Senegalese star who brings easy charisma to high-octane material. Mark Strong plays to his established reputation as a formidable screen presence, while Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Method Man round out a supporting ensemble with distinct energy. Director Joe Carnahan has long favored kinetic, hard-edged genre filmmaking, and that sensibility drives Shadow Force's pacing.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking diaspora viewers who grew up on Hollywood action cinema — from the buddy-thriller tradition to covert-ops spectacles — Shadow Force lands squarely in familiar, entertaining territory. The film's central tension, a couple forced to protect their child while being hunted by their own former team, taps into universal anxieties about loyalty, family, and the cost of a life spent in shadows. Importantly, Shadow Force is available on K-Time with a full Persian dub as well as Persian subtitles, meaning viewers can choose their preferred experience without needing any additional software or worrying about regional restrictions.
Where & how to watch
Shadow Force is available on K-Time with both a Persian dub and Persian subtitles — your choice. Stream it on the web, on your TV دستگاه, or on your phone. No VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download. Subscribe and cancel anytime.