Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- gritty
- tense
- harrowing
- action movie night
- crime thriller marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bastien seeks to make amends for accidentally killing his MMA rival by locating the rival's missing son.
Bastien's identity as an MMA fighter becomes the foundation for his pursuit of the missing Léo and confrontation with hostile forces.
The plot combines an accidental death in an MMA bout with police investigation, shotgun violence, torture, and a missing-child search.
Bastien's effort to find the widow's son links personal guilt to the urgent protection of a vulnerable child.
Films like K.O., and why
District 13
French action thriller driven by criminal investigation, physical combat, and a morally burdened protagonist seeking redemption
The Night Eats the World
Gritty European crime action combining urban pursuit, police pressure, and escalating violence
The Fighter
Action drama centered on a damaged fighter confronting criminal danger and personal responsibility
Movie Details
- Director
- Antoine Blossier
- Release Date
- 2025-06-05
- Runtime
- 84 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (288)
Cast
- Ciryl Gane
- Alice Belaïdi
- Foued Nabba
- Maleaume Paquin
- Anne Azoulay
- Samuel Jouy
- Virgile Bramly
- Malone Ettori
- Nafy Souare
- Maéva El Aroussi
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 K.O. about?
- A disgraced MMA fighter pursues a missing boy to atone for accidentally killing the boy’s father in the ring.
- What is K.O. like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of K.O. as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is K.O. violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in K.O. as brutal.
- Which films are like K.O.?
- Films with a similar feel include District 13, The Night Eats the World, and The Fighter.
- How long is K.O.?
- K.O. runs 84 minutes.
- Where can I watch K.O.?
- In United States, K.O. streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
