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The Mechanic

  • 20112011
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
160K
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The Mechanic (2011)
An elite assassin (Statham) takes on an apprentice (Foster) who has a connection to one of his earlier targets.
Play trailer2:19
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  • Thriller
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.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
160K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,297
1,590
  • Director
    • Simon West
  • Writers
    • Richard Wenk(screenplay)
    • Lewis John Carlino(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jason Statham
    • Ben Foster
    • Donald Sutherland
Top credits
  • Director
    • Simon West
  • Writers
    • Richard Wenk(screenplay)
    • Lewis John Carlino(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jason Statham
    • Ben Foster
    • Donald Sutherland
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 227User reviews
    • 251Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos8

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

    Photos54

    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)
    The Mechanic (2011)
    The Mechanic (2011)

    Top cast

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    Jason Statham
    Jason Statham
    • Arthur Bishopas Arthur Bishop
    Ben Foster
    Ben Foster
    • Steve McKennaas Steve McKenna
    Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland
    • Harry McKennaas Harry McKenna
    Tony Goldwyn
    Tony Goldwyn
    • Deanas Dean
    Jeff Chase
    Jeff Chase
    • Burkeas Burke
    Mini Anden
    Mini Anden
    • Sarahas Sarah
    James Logan
    James Logan
    • Jorge Laraas Jorge Lara
    Eddie J. Fernandez
    Eddie J. Fernandez
    • Lara's Guardas Lara's Guard
    • (as Eddie Fernandez)
    Joshua Bridgewater
    • Car Jackeras Car Jacker
    John McConnell
    John McConnell
    • Vaughnas Vaughn
    Christa Campbell
    Christa Campbell
    • Kellyas Kelly
    Joel Davis
    • Husbandas Husband
    Mark Nutter
    Mark Nutter
    • Mr. Finchas Mr. Finch
    • (as Mark Anthony Nutter)
    Ardy Brent Carlson
    • Bell Hopas Bell Hop
    Lara Grice
    Lara Grice
    • Mrs. Finchas Mrs. Finch
    Lance E. Nichols
    Lance E. Nichols
    • Henryas Henry
    • (as Lance Nichols)
    JD Evermore
    JD Evermore
    • Gun Runneras Gun Runner
    • (as J.D. Evermore)
    Ada Michelle Loridans
    • Finch's Daughteras Finch's Daughter
    • Director
      • Simon West
    • Writers
      • Richard Wenk(screenplay)
      • Lewis John Carlino(screenplay) (story)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • 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 reviews227

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Good hardass killer thriller
    When Jason Statham is good he is very good. In this movie I think he is very good as the silent, deadly killer for hire. It is a straightforward killer/action/thriller. The story is nothing new but it is a well working story which is nicely executed.

    The story is, as I wrote above, not very original. Killer for hire finds out that his next target is his mentor and friend. As the professional he is he executes the job anyway but later discoverers that not all is as is should be. Time for revenge. A simple, straightforward and well working story.

    Things are complicated a bit by Bishop taking his friend's son under his wings. Of course he wants to walk in his fathers footsteps. He is inexperienced but also undisciplined. Something that, not surprisingly, is causing problems.

    I do like that Bishop stays a no bullshit hardass killer throughout the entire movie. No whining or silly emotional outbreaks or breakdowns. I also like the unemotional, silent and deadly impression of a professional assassin the he radiates.

    There are quite a few fairly well done action scenes in the movie ranging from silent assassinations to the obligatory blow things up scenes. The parts where Bishop and Steves goes after the big bad guy is quite well done with some quite cool stunts without being over the top.

    The ending was probably the only thing in the movie that was a bit unexpected. Unexpected in a good way that is. I quite liked the little surprise there.

    Overall I as well as my son liked this movie quite a lot. I hope that Mechanic: Resurrection is as good as this one.
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    • Apr 10, 2017

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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
      • Sát Thủ Thợ Máy
    • Filming locations
      • Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • CBS Films
      • Millennium Films
      • Chartoff-Winkler Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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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