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Mesrine: Killer Instinct

2008·Movie
1h 53min·R
IMDb7.5Metacritic717.8Rotten Tomatoes81%84%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Crime, a real life story, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Jacques Mesrine, a loyal son and dedicated soldier, is back home and living with his parents after serving in the Algerian War. Soon he is seduced by the neon glamour of sixties Paris and the easy money it presents. Mentored by Guido, Mesrine turns his back on middle class law-abiding and soon moves swiftly up the criminal ladder.
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Crew

Directed by:
Jean-François Richet
Written by:
Jean-François Richet, Abdel Raouf Dafri, Abdel Raouf Dafri
Produced by:
Thomas Langmann, Antoinette Boulat, Serge Hayat
Composed by:
Marco Beltrami, Dahmane El Harrachi, François Groult

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Where can I stream Mesrine: Killer Instinct legally?

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Mesrine: Killer Instinct is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mesrine: Killer Instinct worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mesrine: Killer Instinct rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug useSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and sexual content.

How long is Mesrine: Killer Instinct?

1 h 53 min

Mesrine: Killer Instinct runs 1 h 53 min.

Is Mesrine: Killer Instinct based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mesrine: Killer Instinct?

Critics76
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Mesrine: Killer Instinct much the same way.

Was Mesrine: Killer Instinct a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$15 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 60% of its budget.

What language is Mesrine: Killer Instinct in?

FrenchSpanishArabicEnglish

It was made in French, with some Spanish, Arabic, English. Produced in Canada, France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Mesrine: Killer Instinct?

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