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Bangkok Dangerous

2008·Movie
1h 39min·R
IMDb5.3Metacritic244.7Rotten Tomatoes9%26%

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Bangkok Dangerous fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5
  • Coming of Age5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Crime and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

It's all in the execution.

When carrying out a hit, assassin Joe always makes use of the knowledge of the local population. On arriving in Bangkok, Joe meets street kid Kong and he becomes his primary aide. But when Kong is nearly killed, he asks Joe to train him up in the deadly arts and unwittingly becomes a target of a band of killers.
Action ThrillerAssassin DramaGritty CrimeMentor-ProtégéSoutheast Asian SettingUnderworldMoral DilemmaFast-PacedUrban Noir

Crew

Directed by:
Danny Pang, Oxide Pang, Joanne McLennan
Written by:
Danny Pang, Jason Richman, Oxide Pang
Produced by:
Nicolas Cage, Jason Shuman, William Sherak
Composed by:
Brian Tyler, Todd Beckett, Mark Gingras

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Bangkok Dangerous

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bangkok Dangerous legally?

PrimeThe RokuFandango at Home FreeVIX PlexFawesomeMovieSphere+Tubi TV

Bangkok Dangerous is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, VIX , and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bangkok Dangerous worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 9%, and Metacritic 24). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bangkok Dangerous rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Bangkok Dangerous?

1 h 39 min

Bangkok Dangerous runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bangkok Dangerous?

Critics17
Audiences42

Not quite. Audiences rate Bangkok Dangerous higher (42) than critics (17). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Bangkok Dangerous a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$42 million

No. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $42 million worldwide, 94% of its budget.

What language is Bangkok Dangerous in?

EnglishThai

It was made in English, with some Thai. Produced in Thailand, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bangkok Dangerous?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bangkok Dangerous in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bangkok Dangerous use?

Leap and FireMoe Greene SpecialStar-Crossed LoversOne-Hit PolykillAction Film, Quiet Drama SceneLeave No SurvivorsLaser SightLeave the Camera RunningThe Can Kicked HimCode of HonourPastel-Chalked Freeze FrameDisability Superpowerand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for Bangkok Dangerous, including Leap and Fire, Moe Greene Special, Star-Crossed Lovers.