The Mechanic

2011, Mystery & thriller/Action, 1h 32m

167 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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Jason Statham and Ben Foster turn in enjoyable performances, but this superficial remake betrays them with mind-numbing violence and action thriller cliches. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

One of an elite group of assassins, Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) may be the best in the business. Bishop carries out his assignments with precision, detachment and adherence to a strict code, but when Harry (Donald Sutherland), his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Bishop vows revenge. Harry's son (Ben Foster) comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly partnership.
  • Rating:
    R (Nudity|Language|Some Sexual Content|Strong Brutal Violence)
  • Genre:
    Mystery & thriller, Action
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Simon West
  • Producer:
    David Winkler, William Chartoff, René Besson
  • Writer:
    Richard Wenk, Lewis John Carlino
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $29.1M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    CBS Films

Cast & Crew

Jason Statham
Arthur Bishop
Ben Foster
Steve
Donald Sutherland
Harry
Tony Goldwyn
Dean
Jeff Chase
Burke
Mini Anden
Sarah
James Logan
Jorge Lara
Eddie Fernandez
Lara's Guard
Simon West
Director
Richard Wenk
Screenwriter
Lewis John Carlino
Screenwriter
David Winkler
Producer
William Chartoff
Producer
René Besson
Producer
Irwin Winkler
Executive Producer
Robert Chartoff
Executive Producer
Avi Lerner
Executive Producer
Danny Dimbort
Executive Producer
Trevor Short
Executive Producer
Boaz Davidson
Executive Producer
Eric Schmidt
Cinematography
Todd E. Miller
Film Editing
T.G. Herrington
Film Editing
Mark Isham
Original Music
Richard Lassalle
Production Design
Jason Hamilton
Art Director
Leonard R. Spears
Set Decoration
Christopher Lawrence
Costume Design
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Critic Reviews for The Mechanic

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Audience Reviews for The Mechanic

  • Apr 16, 2015
    I haven't seen the original film but this one's pretty good. It's thrilling and action-packed. And full of surprises.
    Maymay A Super Reviewer
  • Apr 04, 2014
    Jason Statham stars in this remake of the 1972 film of the same name. I seriously disliked the casting and acting, plot was superficial and predictable. The action wasn't fun enough to catch my attention and it's just overall a bad production and bad ensemble.
    Sylvester K Super Reviewer
  • Sep 30, 2013
    The Mechanic is very similar to The Transporter. Same loner doing jobs without asking questions. In this case, instead of transporting, he is killing. The problem is when the questions won't go away.
    Red L Super Reviewer
  • May 11, 2013
    A well-crafted thriller, The Mechanic is an intense and action packed film from director Simon West. Starring Jason Statham, Ben Foster, and Donald Sutherland, the film has a strong cast that delivers good performances. The story follows an assassin who takes on a protege, but is forced to go rogue when he's betrayed by his employer. The material is familiar, but the writing is able to keep the film engaging. Though it's not that original, The Mechanic is a solid action film.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
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