Is The Mechanic scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Mechanic for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Mechanic in the US?

The Mechanic streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 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 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Is The Mechanic suitable for kids?

The Mechanic is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20111h 33mAction / Thriller / Crime

The Mechanic

Name: The Mechanic
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2011-01-13
Duration: 93 min

Someone has to fix the problems.

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 3,745 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Mechanic at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 33m

At 1h 33m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under action, thriller, and crime.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount+ Amazon Channel. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 3,745 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Mechanic tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 33m.
It is included with fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount+ Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 3,745 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, thriller, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Mechanic in the US?: The Mechanic streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 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 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Is The Mechanic suitable for kids?: The Mechanic is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.