Kill Command
An elite Marine squad’s weapons test becomes a lethal contest against an artificial intelligence that learns faster than they can fight.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- tense
- dread-filled
- propulsive
- late night genre viewing
- action movie marathon
What critics said
Critics generally regarded it as an effective, visually impressive science fiction action thriller despite its familiar premise and uneven execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The enemy intelligence learns from every Marine move, turning the training exercise into an evolving tactical trap.
The Marines are sent to test prototype killing machines at a remote training facility created by a technology-reliant society.
The film foregrounds prototype combat machines and distinctive killer-robot designs in its island battles.
The elite unit initially destroys AI targets before becoming prey inside the same killing field.
Films like Kill Command, and why
The Terminator
shared man versus machine premise, military survival action, and near-future science fiction thriller tension
Dog Soldiers
shared isolated military squad, creature-like enemy pursuit, and escalating horror-action atmosphere
The Machine
shared artificial intelligence threat, combat technology, and dystopian science fiction action
Predator
shared remote survival scenario, killer technology, and tense science fiction horror
Movie Details
- Director
- Steven Gomez
- Release Date
- 2016-05-13
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (682)
Cast
- Vanessa Kirby
- Thure Lindhardt
- David Ajala
- Tom McKay
- Deborah Rosan
- Bentley Kalu
- Mike Noble
- Osi Okerafor
- Kelly Gough
- Sam Huntington
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Kill Command about?
- An elite Marine squad’s weapons test becomes a lethal contest against an artificial intelligence that learns faster than they can fight.
- What is Kill Command like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Kill Command as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Kill Command violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Kill Command as brutal.
- What did critics think of Kill Command?
- Critics generally regarded it as an effective, visually impressive science fiction action thriller despite its familiar premise and uneven execution.
- Which films are like Kill Command?
- Films with a similar feel include The Terminator, Dog Soldiers, The Machine, and Predator.
- How long is Kill Command?
- Kill Command runs 99 minutes.
- Where can I watch Kill Command?
- In United States, Kill Command streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
