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TMDB19721h 39mAction / Crime / Thriller

The Mechanic

He has 100 ways to kill... and they all work!

Arthur Bishop is a veteran hit man who, owing to his penchant for making his targets' deaths seem like accidents, thinks himself an artist. It's made him very rich, but as he hits middle age, he's so depressed and lonely that he takes on one of his victim's sons, Steve McKenna, as his apprentice. Arthur puts him through a rigorous training period and brings him on several hits. As Steven improves, Arthur worries that he'll discover who killed his father.

TMDB audience score

Based on 363 votes

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The Mechanic at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 39m

At 1h 39m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Crime · Thriller

TMDB files it under action, crime, and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 free · 4 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, and 2 more. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 363 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Mechanic tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 39m.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 363 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Mechanic

Is The Mechanic scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Mechanic for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, crime, and thriller film. It is rated PG in the United States.
Where can I watch The Mechanic in the US?
The Mechanic streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, and 2 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Mechanic?
The Mechanic runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Is The Mechanic suitable for kids?
The Mechanic is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.

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