Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- irreverent
- witty
- propulsive
- action movie night
- casual group viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film entertaining and emotionally resonant, praising Josh Duhamel and Jeremy Ray Taylor's chemistry while noting trope-heavy writing.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Tommy Ward must babysit Julian Darby while teaching him how to become a man, shifting their relationship from obligation toward care.
Tommy is a down-on-his-luck contract killer whose bond with Julian exposes emotional depth and a capacity for responsibility.
The film is described as a Tarantino-esque caper combining criminal stakes, stylish action, and comedic energy.
The central pairing of hitman Tommy and teenage boy Julian drives both the comedy and the film's emotional heart.
Films like London Calling, and why
The Hitman's Bodyguard
shares fast-paced action comedy, criminal protagonists, and irreverent caper energy
The Pacifier
shares a reluctant criminal guardian, abrasive humor, and emotional buddy dynamics
Grosse Pointe Blank
shares a hitman protagonist, darkly comic violence, and a redemption-oriented character arc
Smokin' Aces
shares Tarantino-esque crime caper style, comic banter, and sharply heightened action
Movie Details
- Director
- Allan Ungar
- Release Date
- 2025-09-18
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (141)
Cast
- Josh Duhamel
- Aidan Gillen
- Jeremy Ray Taylor
- Rick Hoffman
- Arnold Vosloo
- Daniel Lasker
- Daniah De Villiers
- Nathan Castle
- Neil Sandilands
- Brandon Auret
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu
- 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 London Calling about?
- A disgraced hitman discovers that babysitting his crime boss’s teenage son may be his most dangerous chance at redemption.
- What is London Calling like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of London Calling as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is London Calling violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in London Calling as brutal.
- What did critics think of London Calling?
- Critics broadly found the film entertaining and emotionally resonant, praising Josh Duhamel and Jeremy Ray Taylor's chemistry while noting trope-heavy writing.
- Which films are like London Calling?
- Films with a similar feel include The Hitman's Bodyguard, The Pacifier, Grosse Pointe Blank, and Smokin' Aces.
- How long is London Calling?
- London Calling runs 114 minutes.
- Where can I watch London Calling?
- In United States, London Calling streams on Hulu.
