Killing Zoe

1993·Movie
1h 36min·R
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Nostalgia4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

We go in. We get what we want. We come out.

Zed is an American vault-cracker who travels to Paris to meet up with his old friend Eric. Eric and his gang have planned to raid the only bank in the city which is open on Bastille day. After offering his services, Zed soon finds himself trapped in a situation beyond his control when heroin abuse, poor planning and a call-girl named Zoe all conspire to turn the robbery into a very bloody siege.
Violent HeistDrug-Fueled ChaosGritty & IntensePsychological ThrillerFrench New Wave InfluenceStylish & EdgyBleak & Uncompromising90s Cult Classic

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Questions about Killing Zoe

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Where can I stream Killing Zoe legally?

You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Killing Zoe worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Killing Zoe rated?

RViolenceDrug useStrong languageSexual content

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

How long is Killing Zoe?

1 h 36 min

Killing Zoe runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Killing Zoe?

Critics43
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Killing Zoe higher (64) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Killing Zoe a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$418,961

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $418,961 worldwide, 28% of its budget.

What language is Killing Zoe in?

EnglishFrench

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

In how many countries can I watch Killing Zoe?

5BECHFRLUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Killing Zoe in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Killing Zoe use?

Verbing NounyAx-CrazyInsistent TerminologyMeaningful EchoAuteur LicenseEverybody Has StandardsBreast AttackBlatant LiesManic Pixie Dream GirlSex Equals LoveEveryone Looks Sexier if FrenchRape, Pillage, and Burnand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Killing Zoe, including Verbing Nouny, Ax-Crazy, Insistent Terminology.

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