Official movie poster for The Mechanic (2011), a action thriller film

The Mechanic(2011)

Someone has to fix the problems.

6.5(3,702)1h 33m2011-01-13
ActionThrillerCrime

The Mechanic Synopsis

Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code requiring professional perfection and total detachment. One of an elite group of assassins, Bishop may be the best in the business - with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. When Harry McKenna, his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Harry's son comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly partnership.

The Mechanic (2011) is a action, thriller and crime film directed by Simon West, released on January 13, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland and Mini Anden. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 3,702 ratings.

Director:
Simon West
Writers:
Richard Wenk, Lewis John Carlino, Lewis John Carlino
Producers:
William Chartoff, René Besson, David Winkler
Cinematographer:
Eric Schmidt
Composer:
Mark Isham
Production:
CBS Films, Millennium Media, Nu Image Entertainment, Winkler Films
Budget:
$40,000,000
Revenue:
$51,070,807
Status:
Released

The Mechanic (2011) Trailer

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The Mechanic Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 3,702 ratings.

Dark Jedi

8/10

When Jason Statham is good he is very good. In this movie I think he is very good as the silent, deadly killer for hire. It is a straightforward killer/action/thriller. The story is nothing new but it is a well working story which is nicely executed. The story is, as I wrote above, not very original. Killer for hire finds out that his next target is his mentor and friend. As the professional he is he executes the…

Reviewed on April 10, 2017

The Movie Diorama

5/10

The Mechanic is unable to fix its mechanically mundane plot. “Amat Victoria Curran - Victory Loves Preparation”. Foreshadowing words engraved on the glossy barrel of Sutherland’s powerful pistol. Euphemism aside, West presents a remake of the Bronson-led action thriller that coincidentally features no vehicle mendings. That’s because, for those of you who aren’t subjugated to criminal organisations (hopefully all…

Reviewed on January 16, 2020

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The Mechanic – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Mechanic online?

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The Mechanic (2011) is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount+ 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 The Mechanic?

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The main cast of The Mechanic (2011) includes Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland, Mini Anden and Tony Goldwyn. The film was directed by Simon West. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Mechanic released?

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The Mechanic was released on January 13, 2011 and runs for 1h 33m.

Is The Mechanic worth watching?

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The Mechanic (2011) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 3,702 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Mechanic?

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Yes. The official The Mechanic trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.