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Righteous Kill

2008·Movie
1h 41min·R
IMDb6.0Metacritic364.9Rotten Tomatoes18%37%

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Most people respect the badge. Everybody respects the gun.

Two veteran New York City detectives work to identify the possible connection between a recent murder and a case they believe they solved years ago; is there a serial killer on the loose, and did they perhaps put the wrong person behind bars?
Crime ThrillerMysteryVeteran DetectivesSerial KillerMoral AmbiguityPsychological SuspensePolice ProceduralNew York CityIntense Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Jon Avnet, Linda Montanti, Conte Mark Matal
Written by:
Russell Gewirtz
Produced by:
Barbara Harris, Boaz Davidson, Jon Avnet
Composed by:
Andrew Morgado, Judah Getz, Brian Magrum

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Righteous Kill legally?

PrimefuboTVPeacockPhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home Free

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

Is Righteous Kill worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Righteous Kill rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Righteous Kill?

1 h 41 min

Righteous Kill runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Righteous Kill?

Critics27
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate Righteous Kill higher (49) than critics (27). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Righteous Kill a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$79 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $79 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Righteous Kill in?

EnglishRussianSpanish

It was made in English, with some Russian, Spanish. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Righteous Kill?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Righteous Kill in 51 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Righteous Kill use?

Asshole VictimNever Trust a TrailerLet Me at Him!All Crimes Are EqualRabid CopSmart People Play ChessOnce More, with ClarityCalling CardIt Never Gets Any EasierShoot Out the LockHow We Got HereSympathetic Murdererand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Righteous Kill, including Asshole Victim, Never Trust a Trailer, Let Me at Him!.