Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- irreverent
- breezy
- casual movie night
- action comedy marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film an energetic but formulaic action comedy whose charm and star presence were offset by uneven writing.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Richard Brumére must return to France and use his former secret-service skills to protect his estranged son.
The central conflict turns on Richard reconnecting with Alexandre while defending him from a false accusation.
An overzealous bureaucrat's mistake enables the government to falsely accuse Alexandre and intersects with a mafia operation.
The film foregrounds Richard's secret-service background and martial-arts action as he confronts criminal threats.
Films like The Last Mercenary, and why
Red
shared action comedy tone, aging professional protagonist, and broad comic set pieces
The Spy Next Door
shared martial arts spectacle, secret-agent premise, and irreverent humor
From Paris with Love
shared French action comedy sensibility, criminal conspiracy, and brisk ensemble banter
Movie Details
- Director
- David Charhon
- Release Date
- 2021-07-30
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (675)
Cast
- Jean-Claude Van Damme
- Alban Ivanov
- Samir Decazza
- Assa Sylla
- Éric Judor
- Patrick Timsit
- Miou-Miou
- Djimo Salim
- Nassim Lyes
- Valérie Kaprisky
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Last Mercenary about?
- A retired French secret agent unleashes his old skills to rescue his falsely accused son from a government conspiracy and mafia scheme.
- What is The Last Mercenary like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Last Mercenary as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Last Mercenary violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Last Mercenary as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Last Mercenary?
- Critics generally found the film an energetic but formulaic action comedy whose charm and star presence were offset by uneven writing.
- Which films are like The Last Mercenary?
- Films with a similar feel include Red, The Spy Next Door, and From Paris with Love.
- How long is The Last Mercenary?
- The Last Mercenary runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Last Mercenary?
- In United States, The Last Mercenary streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
