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TMDB19941h 50mAction / Thriller

The Specialist

The government taught him to kill. Now he's using his skills to help a woman seek revenge against the Miami underworld.

May Munro is a woman obsessed with getting revenge on the people who murdered her parents when she was still a girl. She hires Ray Quick, a retired explosives expert, to kill her parents' killers. When Ned Trent, embittered ex-partner of Quick's, is assigned to protect one of Quick's potential victims, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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The Specialist at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 50m

At 1h 50m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Thriller

TMDB files it under action and thriller.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1,517 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Specialist tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 50m.
  • It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Specialist

Is The Specialist scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Specialist for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Specialist in the US?
The Specialist 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 Specialist?
The Specialist runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
Is The Specialist suitable for kids?
The Specialist 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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