Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Graphic
- propulsive
- aggressive
- pulpy
- action movie night
- martial arts marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly recognized the film as a fast, formulaic martial arts action thriller, with its combat set pieces receiving more approval than its acting and screenplay.
What sets it apart
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Colton repeatedly fights cartel members and corrupt deputies as they descend on his sister's home.
The plot explicitly frames Colton's survival as a blow-by-blow fight, and the film is identified as a martial arts film.
A corrupt sheriff blocks legitimate help while Colton protects his family against cartel violence.
The mysterious flash drive drives the cartel's assault and Colton's struggle to keep it from them.
Films like Close Range, and why
Ninja: Shadow of a Tear
shared martial arts action, lone protector premise, and relentless close-quarters combat
El Gringo
shared modern western atmosphere, family protection stakes, and hard-edged action thriller structure
Act of Valor
shared drug cartel conflict, corrupt law enforcement, and aggressive survival-action tone
Homefront
shared siege structure, family-in-danger stakes, and fast-paced gunplay and hand-to-hand combat
Movie Details
- Director
- Isaac Florentine
- Release Date
- 2015-11-19
- Runtime
- 80 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (340)
Cast
- Scott Adkins
- Nick Chinlund
- Caitlin Keats
- Jake La Botz
- Tony Perez
- Madison Lawlor
- Julien Cesario
- Jimmy Chhiu
- Ray Diaz
- Robert Dill
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Close Range about?
- A hardened fighter battles a cartel and corrupt deputies through a relentless siege to protect his family and a dangerous flash drive.
- What is Close Range like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Close Range as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Close Range violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Close Range as graphic.
- What did critics think of Close Range?
- Critics broadly recognized the film as a fast, formulaic martial arts action thriller, with its combat set pieces receiving more approval than its acting and screenplay.
- Which films are like Close Range?
- Films with a similar feel include Ninja: Shadow of a Tear, El Gringo, Act of Valor, and Homefront.
- How long is Close Range?
- Close Range runs 80 minutes.
- Where can I watch Close Range?
- In United States, Close Range streams on Amazon Prime Video, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
