Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- gritty
- stylish
- violent
- action movie night
- crime thriller marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film stylish but derivative and shallow, while acknowledging Antonio Banderas's committed performance and occasional emotional heart.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Cuda risks his position and safety to save Billie from Estelle's trafficking operation.
Estelle's criminal enterprise is explicitly built around cybersex trafficking and coercive control of affiliates.
The film's critical reception repeatedly identifies it as stylish yet shallow and constrained by its limited budget.
Cuda turns against femme fatale boss Estelle after becoming independently committed to protecting Billie.
Films like The Enforcer, and why
The Equalizer 2
shared attributes include aging enforcer protagonists, criminal underworld action, and redemption-driven violence
Man on Fire
shared attributes include a hardened professional protecting a vulnerable young person from organized crime
The Mechanic
shared attributes include low-budget crime action, morally compromised characters, and a sacrificial rescue mission
Movie Details
- Director
- Richard Hughes
- Release Date
- 2022-09-22
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (531)
Cast
- Antonio Banderas
- Kate Bosworth
- Mojean Aria
- Alexis Ren
- Zolee Griggs
- 2 Chainz
- Aaron Cohen
- Natalie Burn
- Mark Rhino Smith
- Luke Bouchier
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Enforcer about?
- A veteran mob enforcer turns against his trafficking boss when protecting a girl he befriends becomes more important than survival.
- What is The Enforcer like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Enforcer as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Enforcer violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in The Enforcer as graphic.
- What did critics think of The Enforcer?
- Critics broadly found the film stylish but derivative and shallow, while acknowledging Antonio Banderas's committed performance and occasional emotional heart.
- Which films are like The Enforcer?
- Films with a similar feel include The Equalizer 2, Man on Fire, and The Mechanic.
- How long is The Enforcer?
- The Enforcer runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Enforcer?
- In United States, The Enforcer is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
