The Killer's Game

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The Killer's Game

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2024

1h 44m

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In the new action-comedy THE KILLER'S GAME, when top hitman Joe Flood (Dave Bautista) is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides to take matters into his own hands -- by taking a hit out on himself. But when the very hitmen he hired also target his ex-girlfriend (Sofia Boutella), he must fend off an army of assassin colleagues and win back the love of his life before it's too late.

Critics Consensus

While it can be commended for refreshingly casting the reliable Dave Bautista in a romantic role, this otherwise tepid hitman comedy doesn't make many inventive moves on the board.

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Ben Travis

Empire Magazine

02/04/2025

2/5

Despite a handful of cool moments, The Killer’s Game turns out to be one not worth playing.

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Noah Berlatsky

Chicago Reader

09/14/2024

What really makes the movie is Bautista, who projects a comforting sweetness even while he’s snapping some guy’s leg in half, and an intimidating brutality even when he’s struggling to flirt by text.

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Peter Sobczynski

RogerEbert.com

09/13/2024

1.5/4

While Bautista is still as engaging as ever ... not even he can save this dud from quickly devolving into 100 minutes of blood-drenched tedium.

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Jeffrey Lyles

Lyles' Movie Files

12/30/2024

8/10

Don’t come into The Killer’s Game expecting some deep, heartfelt romantic action comedy about of hitman. It’s all about the insanely over the top spectacle and another engaging lead performance from Bautista.

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Dan Buffa

Ramble On With Buffa (Substack)

12/29/2024

For a guy who reportedly doesn't want to be The Rock, Bautista does a pretty bad impersonation of leading a Rock-type vehicle here. It's unintentionally funny. Keep searching for something deeper, Dave. You're better off there.

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Common Sense Media

12/25/2024

3/5

It's not exactly the most original idea for a movie, but this action comedy runs with it, keeping things light and speedy, with Bautista holding up his end as a tough, funny, romantic lead.

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Robert O

10/02/2024

Enjoyable mindless fun. I see the criticisms of the fake CGI blood, but overall it was a good movie. If you liked the Arnold Schwarzeneggar film Killing Gunther, then I think Killers Game suits your taste in action movies.

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BRENT SIMON

10/02/2024

I was told this was a good movie, so I bought a ticket and watched it. This was not a good movie, but the guy behind me seemed to really enjoy it.

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KiB

10/01/2024

Fun action comedy in line with John Wick

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Robert

09/30/2024

It was like John Wick on Steroids !!

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Gary M

09/26/2024

Dave Bautista is a great character but a mediocre actor this movie is OK that's it needed more fights less talk

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Lori M

09/26/2024

We loved it! Action was great, gory, surprise after surprise. Similar to Tarantinos movies which are our favorite. Dave Bautista is another of our favorite actors and paired with Mantis from the Guardians of the Galaxy was special. A different side of the actress Pom was refreshing, though her softer side as Mantis is adorable. An enjoyable treat for a hot afternoon.

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Synopsis

In the new action-comedy THE KILLER'S GAME, when top hitman Joe Flood (Dave Bautista) is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides to take matters into his own hands -- by taking a hit out on himself. But when the very hitmen he hired also target his ex-girlfriend (Sofia Boutella), he must fend off an army of assassin colleagues and win back the love of his life before it's too late.

Director: J.J. Perry
Producer: Andrew Lazar, Steve Richards, Kia Jam
Screenwriter: Rand Ravich, James Coyne
Distributor: Lionsgate
Production Co: Mad Chance, Dogbone Entertainment, Endurance Media
Rating: R (Nudity|Language|Brief Drug Use|Some Sexual Material|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre: Action, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 13, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 4, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.8M
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos