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    Polar

    • 20192019
    • TV-MATV-MA
    • 1h 58min
    IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    79K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    766
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    Mads Mikkelsen in Polar (2019)
    The world's top assassin, Duncan Vizla, aka The Black Kaiser (Mads Mikkelsen), is settling into retirement when his former employer marks him as a liability to the firm. Against his will, he finds himself back in the game going head to head with an army of younger, faster, ruthless killers who will stop at nothing to have him silenced.
    Trailer2:26
    3 Videos
    99+ Photos
    ActionCrimeDrama

    A retiring assassin suddenly finds himself on the receiving end of a hit, contracted by none other than his own employer seeking to cash in on the pensions of aging employees.A retiring assassin suddenly finds himself on the receiving end of a hit, contracted by none other than his own employer seeking to cash in on the pensions of aging employees.A retiring assassin suddenly finds himself on the receiving end of a hit, contracted by none other than his own employer seeking to cash in on the pensions of aging employees.A retiring assassin suddenly finds himself on the receiving end of a hit, contracted by none other than his own employer seeking to cash in on the pensions of aging employees.A retiring assassin suddenly finds himself on the receiving end of a hit, contracted by none other than his own employer seeking to cash in on the pensions of aging employees.

    • Director
      • Jonas Åkerlund
    • Writers
      • Jayson Rothwell(screenplay by)
      • Víctor Santos(based on the Dark Horse graphic novel "Polar: Came from the cold" by)
    • Stars
      • Mads Mikkelsen
      • Vanessa Hudgens
      • Katheryn Winnick
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Jonas Åkerlund
    • Writers
      • Jayson Rothwell(screenplay by)
      • Víctor Santos(based on the Dark Horse graphic novel "Polar: Came from the cold" by)
    • Stars
      • Mads Mikkelsen
      • Vanessa Hudgens
      • Katheryn Winnick
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 110Critic reviews
    • 19Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos3

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:26
    Official Trailer
    IMDbrief: The Gory Glory of 'Polar'
    Clip 2:32
    IMDbrief: The Gory Glory of 'Polar'
    The Trailer Trailer for the Week of Jan 7, 2019
    Video 0:50
    The Trailer Trailer for the Week of Jan 7, 2019

    Photos418

    Mads Mikkelsen and Vanessa Hudgens in Polar (2019)
    Mads Mikkelsen in Polar (2019)
    Mads Mikkelsen in Polar (2019)
    Mads Mikkelsen in Polar (2019)
    Mads Mikkelsen in Polar (2019)
    Mads Mikkelsen in Polar (2019)
    Mads Mikkelsen in Polar (2019)
    Mads Mikkelsen in Polar (2019)
    Mads Mikkelsen in Polar (2019)
    Polar (2019)
    Katheryn Winnick in Polar (2019)
    Katheryn Winnick in Polar (2019)

    Top cast

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    Mads Mikkelsen
    Mads Mikkelsen
    • Duncan Vizlaas Duncan Vizla
    Vanessa Hudgens
    Vanessa Hudgens
    • Camilleas Camille
    Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick
    • Vivianas Vivian
    Fei Ren
    Fei Ren
    • Hildeas Hilde
    Ruby O. Fee
    Ruby O. Fee
    • Sindyas Sindy
    Matt Lucas
    Matt Lucas
    • Blutas Blut
    Robert Maillet
    Robert Maillet
    • Karlas Karl
    Anthony Grant
    Anthony Grant
    • Facundoas Facundo
    Josh Cruddas
    Josh Cruddas
    • Alexeias Alexei
    Lovina Yavari
    Lovina Yavari
    • Junkie Janeas Junkie Jane
    Ayisha Issa
    Ayisha Issa
    • Jazminas Jazmin
    Pedro Miguel Arce
    Pedro Miguel Arce
    • Pedroas Pedro
    Anastasia Marinina
    Anastasia Marinina
    • Evalinaas Evalina
    Martin Zolotarev
    Martin Zolotarev
    • Evalina's Sonas Evalina's Son
    Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss
    • Porteras Porter
    Inga Cadranel
    Inga Cadranel
    • Reginaas Regina
    Jill Frappier
    Jill Frappier
    • Dorisas Doris
    Nia Roam
    Nia Roam
    • Ginnyas Ginny
    • Director
      • Jonas Åkerlund
    • Writers
      • Jayson Rothwell(screenplay by)
      • Víctor Santos(based on the Dark Horse graphic novel "Polar: Came from the cold" by)
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    Storyline

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    A retiring assassin suddenly finds himself on the receiving end of a hit, contracted by none other than his own employer seeking to cash in on the pensions of aging employees.
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • If the Job doesn't kill you, Retirement will.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The cabin where Vanessa Hudgens's character lives is the same as the one from I Heard a Rumor (2019). The back travelling shot of the last scene is almost the same as the one used in that episode.
    • Goofs
      The owl is obviously a captive owl, as the noise it makes are 'baby' sounds which young owls make when begging for food. Mature owls that have grown up in the wild do not make this noise as they have learned to hunt for their prey and do not have a need to beg for food.
    • Quotes

      Duncan Vizla: Try not to be scared.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits roll from top-to-bottom instead of the more widely used bottom-to-top
    • Connections
      Featured in Everything Wrong with...: Everything Wrong With Polar In 17 Minutes Or Less (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      September
      Performed by Earth Wind & Fire (as Earth, Wind & Fire)

      Written by Al McKay, Maurice White, Allee Willis

      (c) Steel Chest Music/EMI Blackwood Music Inc./EMI April Music/Irving Music, Inc.

      Courtesy of EMI Music Publishing Germany GmbH/Rondor Musikverlag GmbH

      (p) 1978 Sony BMG Music Entertainment

      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH

    User reviews1K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Action movie with charismatic hero
    //Short and simple//

    If you love Mads Mikkelsen and action, this movie is not going to disappoint you. Over the top action? ✔ Overdramatic main villain? ✔ Replaceable side villains? ✔ Listen guys.. don't compare this movie with john wick and ruin the popcorn time, afterall this is comic book adaptation. Yes, this movie is not perfect (hint: lame villains) but you won't regret watching MM in action.
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    • blueeye-silntkilr07
    • Jan 25, 2019

    FAQ4

    • Is that Johnny Knoxville in the first trailer @ :38?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 25, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Polar: Sát Thủ Tái Xuất
    • Filming locations
      • Casa Loma, Toronto, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Constantin Film
      • Constantin Film
      • Dark Horse Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 58min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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