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The Killer

1989·Movie
1h 50min·R
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic827.2Rotten Tomatoes96%92%
IMDb7.7Metacritic827.2Rotten Tomatoes96%92%

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The Killer fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Violence9

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

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About

One vicious hitman. One fierce cop. Ten thousand bullets.

Mob assassin Jeffrey is no ordinary hired gun; the best in his business, he views his chosen profession as a calling rather than simply a job. So, when beautiful nightclub chanteuse Jennie is blinded in the crossfire of his most recent hit, Jeffrey chooses to retire after one last job to pay for his unintended victim's sight-restoring operation. But when Jeffrey is double-crossed, he reluctantly joins forces with a rogue policeman to make things right.
Hong Kong Action CinemaHeroic BloodshedStylish GunplayMoral ConflictCrime ThrillerVisual SpectacleOperatic ViolenceLoyalty and Redemption

Crew

Directed by:
John Woo, William Leung Chi-Ming
Written by:
John Woo
Produced by:
Tsui Hark, Ferrnand Ngan Kwong-Hing
Composed by:
James Wong Jim, Lowell Lo Koon-Ting, Ronny Ching Siu-Lung

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Killer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Killer legally?

fuboTVKanopyCriterionShout! Factory TVPlexTubi TV

The Killer is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Killer worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Killer rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Killer?

1 h 50 min

The Killer runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Killer?

Critics89
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate The Killer higher (89) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Killer in?

cnChineseJapanese

It was made in cn, with some Chinese, Japanese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch The Killer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Killer in 121 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.