Righteous Kill(2008)
Most people respect the badge. Everybody respects the gun.
Righteous Kill Synopsis
Two veteran New York City detectives work to identify the possible connection between a recent murder and a case they believe they solved years ago; is there a serial killer on the loose, and did they perhaps put the wrong person behind bars?
Righteous Kill (2008) is a crime, thriller, mystery and drama film directed by Jon Avnet, released on September 11, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, 50 Cent and Carla Gugino. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 1,395 ratings.
- Director:
- Jon Avnet
- Writers:
- Russell Gewirtz
- Producers:
- Avi Lerner, Daniel M. Rosenberg, Jon Avnet
- Cinematographer:
- Denis Lenoir
- Composer:
- Edward Shearmur
- Production:
- Nu Image, Millennium Media, InVenture Entertainment, Emmett/Furla Films, Grosvenor Park Productions, Overture Films
- Budget:
- $60,000,000
- Revenue:
- $79,498,846
- Status:
- Released
Righteous Kill (2008) Trailer
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Righteous Kill Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert De Niro
as Turk
Al Pacino
as Rooster
50 Cent
as Spider
Carla Gugino
as Karen Corelli
John Leguizamo
as Det. Simon Perez
Donnie Wahlberg
as Det. Ted Riley
Brian Dennehy
as Hingis
Trilby Glover
as Jessica
Saidah Arrika Ekulona
as Gwen Darvis
Alan Rosenberg
as Stein
Sterling K. Brown
as Rogers
Barry Primus
as Prosky
Key crew
Directed by Jon Avnet, written by Russell Gewirtz, produced by Avi Lerner, Daniel M. Rosenberg and Jon Avnet.
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Righteous Kill Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 1,395 ratings.
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Righteous Kill – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Righteous Kill online?
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Righteous Kill (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, Peacock Premium Plus, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Righteous Kill?
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The main cast of Righteous Kill (2008) includes Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, 50 Cent, Carla Gugino and John Leguizamo. The film was directed by Jon Avnet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Righteous Kill released?
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Righteous Kill was released on September 11, 2008 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Righteous Kill worth watching?
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Righteous Kill (2008) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 1,395 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Righteous Kill?
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Yes. The official Righteous Kill trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.