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The Mechanic

  • 2011
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
184K
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POPULARITY
3,301
849
The Mechanic (2011)
An elite assassin (Statham) takes on an apprentice (Foster) who has a connection to one of his earlier targets.
Play trailer2:19
12 Videos
99+ Photos
CaperJason Statham ActionActionCrimeThriller

An elite hitman teaches his trade to an apprentice who has a connection to one of his previous victims.An elite hitman teaches his trade to an apprentice who has a connection to one of his previous victims.An elite hitman teaches his trade to an apprentice who has a connection to one of his previous victims.

  • Director
    • Simon West
  • Writers
    • Richard Wenk
    • Lewis John Carlino
  • Stars
    • Jason Statham
    • Ben Foster
    • Donald Sutherland
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    184K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,301
    849
    • Director
      • Simon West
    • Writers
      • Richard Wenk
      • Lewis John Carlino
    • Stars
      • Jason Statham
      • Ben Foster
      • Donald Sutherland
    • 261User reviews
    • 219Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Videos12

    The Mechanic: Redband Trailer
    Trailer 2:36
    The Mechanic: Redband Trailer
    The Mechanic
    Trailer 2:19
    The Mechanic
    The Mechanic
    Trailer 2:19
    The Mechanic
    "You Owe Me"
    Clip 0:47
    "You Owe Me"
    "Not So Good for Your Side"
    Clip 1:00
    "Not So Good for Your Side"
    "Rooftop Repel"
    Clip 0:54
    "Rooftop Repel"
    The Mechanic: Extended Convoy Clip
    Clip 1:39
    The Mechanic: Extended Convoy Clip

    Photos139

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    Top Cast53

    Jason Statham
    Jason Statham
    • Arthur Bishop
    Ben Foster
    Ben Foster
    • Steve McKenna
    Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland
    • Harry McKenna
    Tony Goldwyn
    Tony Goldwyn
    • Dean
    Jeff Chase
    Jeff Chase
    • Burke
    Mini Anden
    Mini Anden
    • Sarah
    James Logan
    James Logan
    • Jorge Lara
    Eddie J. Fernandez
    Eddie J. Fernandez
    • Lara's Guard
    • (as Eddie Fernandez)
    Joshua Bridgewater
    • Car Jacker
    John McConnell
    John McConnell
    • Vaughn
    Christa Campbell
    Christa Campbell
    • Kelly
    Joel Davis
    • Husband
    Mark Nutter
    Mark Nutter
    • Mr. Finch
    • (as Mark Anthony Nutter)
    Ardy Brent Carlson
    • Bell Hop
    Lara Grice
    Lara Grice
    • Mrs. Finch
    Lance E. Nichols
    Lance E. Nichols
    • Henry
    • (as Lance Nichols)
    JD Evermore
    JD Evermore
    • Gun Runner
    • (as J.D. Evermore)
    Ada Michelle Loridans
    • Finch's Daughter
    • Director
      • Simon West
    • Writers
      • Richard Wenk
      • Lewis John Carlino
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews261

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Ben Foster broke his collarbone in his solo fight scene with the burly hitman.
    • Goofs
      Ketamine does not counteract Adrenaline
    • Quotes
      • Arthur Bishop: Good judgment comes from experience and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
    • Connections
      Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: No Strings Attached/The Company Men/The Way Back/The Dilemma/The Green Hornet (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Schubert: Trio in E-Flat, Op.100: Andante con moto
      Written by Franz Schubert
      Arranged and Performed by Stephen Edwards (as Stephen James Edwards) (ASCAP)
      Courtesy of sixfeetfive music

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 28, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El Especialista
    • Filming locations
      • Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Millennium Films
      • Chartoff-Winkler Productions
      • Nu Image Entertainment GmbH
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $29,121,498
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,422,006
      • Jan 30, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $76,130,093
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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