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Movie Info

Release Date: January 13, 2011
Runtime: 93 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (8)
Genres:
Crime Action Thriller
Budget: $40,000,000
Revenue: $51,070,807
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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54%
Tomatometer
49
49/100
Metacritic
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6.5/10
TMDB
3,540 votes
6.5/10
IMDb
182,457 votes
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The Mechanic

2011

"Precision is his craft, danger is his art."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: El Mecanico? 🇮🇹 IT: Professione Assassino - The Mechanic? 🇯🇵 JA: メカニック:2011? 🇨🇳 ZH: 極速秒殺? 🇷🇴 RO: Mecanicul All international titles (8) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Available in Romania on Netflix

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Box Office

Budget: $40,000,000
Revenue: $51,070,807
Profit $11,070,807
ROI +27.7% (1.3x)

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A film series centered on Arthur Bishop the 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code and unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets; making his hits look like accidents, suicides or the acts of petty criminals. It's a job that requires professional perfection and total detachment, and Bishop is the best in the business.

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The Mechanic is directed by Simon West .

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Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Mechanic

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  • The Mechanic features extensive use of practical effects, particularly in the action sequences, as director Simon West aimed for a more authentic feel compared to CGI-heavy films.

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  • Jason Statham performed many of his own stunts in The Mechanic, showcasing his dedication to authenticity and physicality in the role of Arthur Bishop.

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  • In one scene, Bishop's meticulous nature is symbolized through his methodical approach to preparing his weapons, reflecting his character's professional perfectionism.

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  • Ben Foster's character, Steve McKenna, is portrayed with a complex emotional depth, reflecting the struggles of a young man caught between vengeance and loyalty, which mirrors themes found in other revenge-driven narratives.

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  • During the filming of a key scene in New Orleans, Jason Statham and Ben Foster bonded over their shared experience of performing their own stunts, which contributed to their on-screen chemistry.

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  • In one scene, a visible crew member can be seen in the reflection of a car window, indicating a continuity oversight during filming.

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