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

Where can I watch The Replacement Killers in the US?

The Replacement Killers streams on Sony Pictures Core 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 Replacement Killers?

The Replacement Killers runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Is The Replacement Killers suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19981h 27mAction / Crime / Thriller

The Replacement Killers

Name: The Replacement Killers
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1998-02-06
Duration: 87 min

Kill or be replaced.

Hired assassin John Lee is asked by Chinatown crime boss Terence Wei to murder the young son of policeman Stan Zedkov. Lee has the boy in his sights, but his conscience gets the better of him, and he spares the child's life. Afraid that Wei will take revenge on his family in China, Lee seeks out expert forger Meg Coburn to obtain the passport he needs to get out of the country, but a band of replacement killers is soon on his trail.

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The Replacement Killers at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 27m

At 1h 27m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Action · Crime · Thriller

TMDB files it under action, crime, and thriller.

US availability

1 subscription · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 608 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Replacement Killers tonight

It is a short one: 1h 27m, so it fits a late start.
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TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 608 votes.

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Questions about The Replacement Killers

Is The Replacement Killers scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Replacement Killers for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, crime, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Replacement Killers in the US?: The Replacement Killers streams on Sony Pictures Core 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 Replacement Killers?: The Replacement Killers runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
Is The Replacement Killers suitable for kids?: The Replacement Killers is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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