The Mechanic

Name: The Mechanic
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2011-01-13
Cast: Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland, Mini Anden, Tony Goldwyn

2011 | 93 min | Action, Thriller, Crime

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (54% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved John Wick: Chapter 2 or Kill Bill: Vol. 2, start here.
The mood: Tense, gritty.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code requiring professional perfection and total detachment. One of an elite group of assassins, Bishop may be the best in the business - with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. When Harry McKenna, his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Harry's son comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly partnership.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
54% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$51 million worldwide on a $40 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
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