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The mechanic

Original title: The Mechanic
  • 2011
  • K-15
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
166K
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POPULARITY
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Jason Statham in The mechanic (2011)
An elite assassin (Statham) takes on an apprentice (Foster) who has a connection to one of his earlier targets.
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An elite hitman teaches his trade to an apprentice who has a connection to one of his previous victims.An elite hitman teaches his trade to an apprentice who has a connection to one of his previous victims.An elite hitman teaches his trade to an apprentice who has a connection to one of his previous victims.

  • Director
    • Simon West
  • Writers
    • Richard Wenk
    • Lewis John Carlino
  • Stars
    • Jason Statham
    • Ben Foster
    • Donald Sutherland
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    166K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,126
    799
    • Director
      • Simon West
    • Writers
      • Richard Wenk
      • Lewis John Carlino
    • Stars
      • Jason Statham
      • Ben Foster
      • Donald Sutherland
    • 234User reviews
    • 253Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos12

    The Mechanic: Redband Trailer
    Trailer 2:36
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    The Mechanic
    Trailer 2:19
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    "You Owe Me"
    Clip 0:47
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    "Not So Good for Your Side"
    Clip 1:00
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    "Rooftop Repel"
    Clip 0:54
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    The Mechanic: Extended Convoy Clip
    Clip 1:39
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    The Mechanic: Rooftop Repel
    Clip 0:54
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    The Mechanic: You Owe Me
    Clip 0:46
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    The Mechanic: Extended Convoy
    Clip 1:32
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    The Mechanic: Not So Good For Your Side
    Clip 1:00
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    The Mechanic
    Promo 0:32
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    The Mechanic
    Promo 0:32
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    Photos61

    Ben Foster and Jason Statham in The mechanic (2011)
    Ben Foster in The mechanic (2011)
    Simon West in The mechanic (2011)
    Jason Statham in The mechanic (2011)
    Jason Statham in The mechanic (2011)
    Ben Foster in The mechanic (2011)
    Ben Foster and Jason Statham in The mechanic (2011)
    Mini Anden in The mechanic (2011)
    Ben Foster and Jason Statham in The mechanic (2011)
    Jason Statham in The mechanic (2011)
    Jason Statham in The mechanic (2011)
    Jason Statham in The mechanic (2011)

    Top cast

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    Jason Statham
    Jason Statham
    • Arthur Bishop
    Ben Foster
    Ben Foster
    • Steve McKenna
    Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland
    • Harry McKenna
    Tony Goldwyn
    Tony Goldwyn
    • Dean
    Jeff Chase
    Jeff Chase
    • Burke
    Mini Anden
    Mini Anden
    • Sarah
    James Logan
    James Logan
    • Jorge Lara
    Eddie J. Fernandez
    Eddie J. Fernandez
    • Lara's Guard
    • (as Eddie Fernandez)
    Joshua Bridgewater
    • Car Jacker
    John McConnell
    John McConnell
    • Vaughn
    Christa Campbell
    Christa Campbell
    • Kelly
    Joel Davis
    • Husband
    Mark Nutter
    Mark Nutter
    • Mr. Finch
    • (as Mark Anthony Nutter)
    Ardy Brent Carlson
    • Bell Hop
    Lara Grice
    Lara Grice
    • Mrs. Finch
    Lance E. Nichols
    Lance E. Nichols
    • Henry
    • (as Lance Nichols)
    JD Evermore
    JD Evermore
    • Gun Runner
    • (as J.D. Evermore)
    Ada Michelle Loridans
    • Finch's Daughter
    • Director
      • Simon West
    • Writers
      • Richard Wenk
      • Lewis John Carlino
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The illegal arms dealer's mugshot is simply the actor's face photoshopped onto David Bowie's mugshot from a drug-related arrest in Rochester NY.
    • Goofs
      Epinephrine and Adrenaline are the same thing. In the movie they are portrayed as 2 different compounds.
    • Quotes

      Arthur Bishop: Good judgment comes from experience and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.

    • Connections
      Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: No Strings Attached/The Company Men/The Way Back/The Dilemma/The Green Hornet (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Schubert: Trio in E-Flat, Op.100: Andante con moto
      Written by Franz Schubert

      Arranged and Performed by Stephen Edwards (as Stephen James Edwards) (ASCAP)

      Courtesy of sixfeetfive music

    User reviews234

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    Featured review
    7/10
    It works
    Some things may not make sense and the storytelling may feel extremely fast paced, but you know what, in those moments where 'The Mechanic' promised to entertain you, it does it at its best. And don't get me wrong, cause I'm not a Statham's fan. I didn't like 'The transporter' cause the acting (especially the bad guy) was way too unreal. I didn't like 'Crank' either cause the directing was really bad. 'The Mechanic' is not a movie focused on the story but on the action, and that's where it shines. The action scenes are really sublime and they don't stop until the last minute. Actors also fit in an interesting story. Again, the director chose not to develop the story but to give an explosive experience, and I believe he achieved it. Don't look for a deep experience here and you won't be disappointed.
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    • artalmarcelo
    • Jun 13, 2011

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 28, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The mechanic - mestaritappaja
    • Filming locations
      • Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • CBS Films
      • Millennium Films
      • Chartoff-Winkler Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $29,121,498
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,422,006
      • Jan 30, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $76,130,093
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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