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The Killer Elite

1975·Movie
2h 2min·PG
IMDb5.9Metacritic573.5Rotten Tomatoes56%32%

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The Killer Elite fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Violence8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, crime, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

They protect us from the enemy, but who protects us from them?

Mike Locken is one of the principal members of a group of freelance spies. A significant portion of their work is for the CIA, and while on a case for them one of his friends turns on him and shoots him in the elbow and knee. His assignment, to protect someone, goes down in flames. He is nearly crippled, but with braces is able to again become mobile. For revenge as much as anything else, Mike goes after his ex-friend.
1970s Spy ThrillerFreelance AssassinsCIA ConspiracyRevenge StoryBetrayalPolitical IntrigueMartial Arts ActionGritty Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Sam Peckinpah, Frank Kowalski, Ray Quiroz
Written by:
Stirling Silliphant, Marc Norman, Robert Syd Hopkins
Produced by:
Helmut Dantine, Mike Fenton, Katherine Haber
Composed by:
Jerry Fielding, Charles M. Wilborn, Fred J. Brown

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Killer Elite

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Killer Elite legally?

PrimeThe RokuFawesomeScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel Tubi TV

The Killer Elite 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 YouTube Free, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. 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 The Killer Elite worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Killer Elite rated?

PGViolenceStrong language

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

How long is The Killer Elite?

2 h 2 min

The Killer Elite runs 2 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Killer Elite?

Critics57
Audiences42

Not quite. Critics rate The Killer Elite higher (57) than audiences (42). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Killer Elite a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 20% of its budget.

What language is The Killer Elite in?

EnglishChinese

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

In how many countries can I watch The Killer Elite?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Killer Elite in 110 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Killer Elite use?

Put Down Your Gun and Step AwayShoot the Hostage TakerHonor Before ReasonBomb DisposalMarked BulletMonumental BattleThe '70sOur Lawyers Advised This TropeCacophony Cover-UpHollywood HealingHandicapped BadassCorporate Warfareand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for The Killer Elite, including Put Down Your Gun and Step Away, Shoot the Hostage Taker, Honor Before Reason.