Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Graphic
- melodramatic
- brooding
- violent
- cult movie night
- franchise marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film confusing, poorly acted, and weakly written, though some acknowledged its energetic swordplay and appeal to established fans.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Connor, Duncan, Kell, and other immortals are governed by the Game, the Quickening, and the mysterious Prize.
The present conflict between Connor and Kell is connected to their encounter in Glenfinnan 450 years earlier.
The film centers on repeated sword fights, martial arts combat, and the climactic immortal confrontations.
The Watchers organize the Sanctuary and monitor the immortal Game from behind the scenes.
Films like Highlander: Endgame, and why
Highlander
immortal warriors, sword combat, fantasy mythology, and melodramatic action
Mortal Kombat
fantasy martial arts, secret societies, supernatural combat, and stylized violence
Blade II
dark fantasy action, immortal antagonists, swordplay, and gothic melodrama
The Crow: City of Angels
cult fantasy franchise action, supernatural powers, and heightened revenge themes
Movie Details
- Director
- Douglas Aarniokoski
- Release Date
- 2000-09-01
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 4.8 / 10 (483)
Cast
- Christopher Lambert
- Adrian Paul
- Bruce Payne
- Lisa Barbuscia
- Donnie Yen
- Jim Byrnes
- Peter Wingfield
- Beatie Edney
- David J. Nicholls
- John Medlen
Where to watch in United States
- 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 Highlander: Endgame about?
- Immortal clansmen emerge from a guarded sanctuary to confront a centuries-old enemy whose murderous power threatens the supernatural balance.
- What is Highlander: Endgame like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Highlander: Endgame as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Highlander: Endgame violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Highlander: Endgame as graphic.
- What did critics think of Highlander: Endgame?
- Critics broadly found the film confusing, poorly acted, and weakly written, though some acknowledged its energetic swordplay and appeal to established fans.
- Which films are like Highlander: Endgame?
- Films with a similar feel include Highlander, Mortal Kombat, Blade II, and The Crow: City of Angels.
- How long is Highlander: Endgame?
- Highlander: Endgame runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch Highlander: Endgame?
- In United States, Highlander: Endgame is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
In Ember's collections
Movies like Highlander: Endgame
- Kickboxer 2: The Road Back1991
- Highlander III: The Sorcerer1994
- Underworld: Evolution2006
- Highlander II: The Quickening1991
- The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor2008
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny2016
- The Hunted1995
- Universal Soldier: The Return1999
- Highlander: The Search for Vengeance2007
- Underworld: Awakening2012
