After the G20 Summit is overtaken by terrorists, President Danielle Sutton must bring all her statecraft and military experience to defend her family and her fellow leaders.
Here’s a comprehensive look at G20 (2025), the high-stakes action thriller now streaming on Prime Video:
Release Date: April 10, 2025 (Prime Video worldwide) (en.wikipedia.org)
👨👩👧👦 Cast & Characters
Viola Davis as President Danielle Sutton – a decorated Iraq War veteran turned U.S. President (en.wikipedia.org)
Anthony Anderson as Derek Sutton (her husband) (en.wikipedia.org)
Marsai Martin as Serena Sutton (their daughter) (en.wikipedia.org)
Antony Starr as Edward Rutledge – a former SF soldier turned terrorist mastermind (en.wikipedia.org)
Ramón Rodríguez, Douglas Hodge, Elizabeth Marvel, Sabrina Impacciatore, and others round out the ensemble (en.wikipedia.org)
🧠 Plot Summary
During a G20 summit in Cape Town, terrorists led by Rutledge seize world leaders and orchestrate a deepfake-driven crypto scheme to crash the global economy. President Sutton escapes the initial assault and leverages her military training and political skills to fight back, protect her family, and thwart the plot. The film delivers classic “Die Hard”/”Air Force One”-style thrills, filled with close-quarters combat and a ticking-clock scenario (en.wikipedia.org).
🎥 Production Notes
Produced by Amazon MGM Studios, MRC, JuVee Productions
Filming took place in Cape Town, wrapping in March 2024 (en.wikipedia.org)
Viola Davis was attached early (November 2022) and also served as producer
Critics praise Viola Davis’s “commanding” and “incisive” performance but note the script is predictable and heavy on action tropes (zoomtventertainment.com)
Decider reviewed: “STREAM IT if you’re craving dumb fun … especially for viewers in the mood for absurd yet engaging weekend streaming.” (decider.com)
Time and The Guardian recognize the film’s wish-fulfillment fantasy and Davis’s physical action presence, though blunt in delivering thrills (time.com)
🎯 Who It’s For
Fans of action-packed political thrillers
Those seeking a female-led action hero narrative
Viewers who don’t mind familiar genre conventions
If you’re in the mood for a high-octane, escapist film with a standout lead, G20 delivers—even if it doesn’t break new ground.
✅ Should You Watch?
Yes, for Viola Davis’s strong lead role and solid action sequences.
Maybe skip, if you’re looking for nuanced political storytelling or deep character development.