Stretch

Stretch

Year: 2014

Runtime: 94 mins

Language: English

Director: Joe Carnahan

ThrillerComedyAction

A struggling limo driver, trying to stay out of trouble and pay off a debt, accepts a job that quickly turns perilous. His passenger is erratic and carries a ledger containing incriminating information about dangerous criminals. As the night unfolds, the driver finds himself caught in a dangerous game, desperately trying to protect the ledger and survive the night.

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Timeline – Stretch (2014)

Trace every key event in Stretch (2014) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Accident and instant love

Stretch is thrown from his limo in a car accident but miraculously unharmed. He confronts Candace, the other driver, and is immediately drawn to her, sparking a romance that becomes his driving force. The incident marks the beginning of a dangerous, cyclical pattern driven by addiction and ambition.

early Los Angeles
2

One year later, Candace breaks up with Stretch

After a year of dating, Stretch feels inspired to quit his addictions and propose. Candace abruptly ends the relationship to be with a wealthy athlete, shattering his hopes. He slides into a self-destructive spiral as his personal life crumbles.

one year later Los Angeles
3

Debt and haunting by Karl

Although he remains free of his addictions, Stretch carries a $6,000 gambling debt to the Mexican mafia. He is haunted by Karl, a bitter ghost of a former failed actor who killed himself in front of two customers, taunting him. The debt and the specter press him toward dangerous choices.

after breakup Los Angeles
4

The Jovi threat and midnight deadline

Naseem warns that The Jovi is stealing their clients and they must steal some of his to survive. The mafia patches on him that he must clear his debt by midnight, setting a brutal countdown over his head.

before midnight Limo company garage, Los Angeles
5

Charlie directs high-paying clients and sets a blind date

Stretch begs Charlie to steer high-paying clients his way, hoping for a generous tip to cover the debt. He also arranges a blind date, trying to turn his luck around as the clock ticks down.

soon after Limo office, Los Angeles
6

The Jovi steals Hasselhoff; Stretch intercepts Liotta’s client

The Jovi steals Stretch’s first client, actor David Hasselhoff. Charlie sends Stretch to intercept Ray Liotta's client instead, who tasks him with returning a prop pistol and badge to a studio, pulling him deeper into the scheme.

shortly after Studio / Hollywood, Los Angeles
7

Karos hires Stretch for a high-stakes night

Charlie screens in Roger Karos, a reckless millionaire who offers to pay Stretch’s debt if he serves him for the night. Karos imposes a 99-minute clock to fetch a man across town, deliver a briefcase and cocaine back to the sex club.

one night Los Angeles
8

The con at the nightclub and the briefcase

Stretch enlists Laurent, a French criminal, who will exchange ledgers for the briefcase’s contents. Using Liotta's prop gun and badge, Stretch pretends to be a police officer, forcing Laurent and his men to surrender the briefcase.

during the night Nightclub, Los Angeles
9

Candace’s interest teased, Stretch rejects her

Leaving the nightclub, Candace expresses interest, and Stretch, already playing a fantasy of success, coldly turns her down to savor his moment of control.

after club Nightclub / city street
10

Fired and the cop-like escape

Naseem fires Stretch for missing props, and the limo's operating system is shut down remotely. Stretch improvises by convincing the system operator that his life is on the line as a cop, revives the limo, and escapes.

immediately after Limo garage, Los Angeles
11

Limo theft and high-speed pursuit

Stretch arranges to obtain Karos’ cocaine from a reality-television star, who then steals the limo, triggering a chase across the highway. He manages to reacquire the car, but Boris, The Jovi’s brother, closes in and forces another frantic pursuit.

late night LA highways
12

Final destination betrayal and arrest attempt

Karos abandons Stretch at his final destination, revealing he never planned to tip the $6,000. Laurent arrives to arrest Karos for embezzlement, and Karos tries to kill him, but Stretch creates a diversion and escapes.

end of night Karos' final destination
13

Morning meeting with Laurent

The next morning, Stretch meets Laurent at a diner and hands over the ledgers. Laurent declines to arrest Stretch and praises his acting, hinting at a possible reconciliation.

morning Diner, Los Angeles
14

Charlie is the blind-date surprise

Stretch goes to the arranged meeting point for his blind date and discovers the woman is Charlie, one of his coworkers. They share a smile and kiss, suggesting a possible new start after the night’s chaos.

morning Meeting point, Los Angeles

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