Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- propulsive
- tense
- stylish
- action movie night
- martial arts marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film to be a slick, energetic Korean action thriller built around Jang Hyuk’s commanding physical performance, though its familiar story limits its dramatic depth.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bang Ui-kang is a retired hitman who must rescue the teen Kim Yoon-ji after she becomes entangled with dangerous people.
The premise and action-film classification center on Bang Ui-kang’s ability as a professional assassin during his rescue mission.
The retired hitman agrees to care for a teenage girl and then risks himself to save her.
The plot is driven by the teen’s involvement with unsavory people and the protagonist’s effort to retrieve her.
Films like The Killer, and why
John Wick
stylized hitman action, efficient choreography, and a taciturn professional protagonist
Man from Nowhere
retired assassin pulled into violent rescue, with hard-edged action and protective paternal themes
The Villainess
Korean action thriller centered on a lethal specialist protecting a vulnerable young person
Movie Details
- Director
- Choi Jae-hoon
- Release Date
- 2022-07-13
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (438)
Cast
- Jang Hyuk
- Lee Seo-young
- Bang Eun-jeong
- Bruce Khan
- Lee Seung-joon
- Yoo Seo-jin
- Shin Seung-hwan
- Hong Seo-jun
- Lee Chae-young
- Choi Ki-seob
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- 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 The Killer about?
- A retired assassin unleashes his lethal expertise to rescue the teenager placed in his care from a criminal underworld.
- What is The Killer like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Killer as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Killer violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in The Killer as brutal.
- What did critics think of The Killer?
- Critics broadly found the film to be a slick, energetic Korean action thriller built around Jang Hyuk’s commanding physical performance, though its familiar story limits its dramatic depth.
- Which films are like The Killer?
- Films with a similar feel include John Wick, Man from Nowhere, and The Villainess.
- How long is The Killer?
- The Killer runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Killer?
- In United States, The Killer streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
