The 5th Execution (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 2011, The 5th Execution is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Alexandr Yakimchuk, running about 99 minutes. “Tomorrow may not come” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a remote island in Southeast Asia, a team of scientists, studying the regenerative properties of the salamander, discovers what their Bangkok headquarters refer to as "The Priceless Gift": an elixir of life. News of the discovery travels quickly, and profiteers begin to circle the island, only to find out just how dangerous a discovery it is. During the research process, they also uncovered an unstoppable disease. When the research team goes missing, it leaves behind a warning: that the disease has spread, and is threatening to go global. Special forces and mercenaries from around the world descend on the island, making apparent that there is more at stake than just profit and ambition, but the survival of humanity.
Who’s in it. The 5th Execution stars Rutger Hauer as Khant, Fedor Emelianenko as Fedor, Paweł Deląg as Ivan and Oleksiy Horbunov as General, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The 5th Execution has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 5th Execution page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 5th Execution tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 5th Execution (2011)?
- In US, The 5th Execution is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 5th Execution worth watching?
- The 5th Execution holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 5th Execution?
- The 5th Execution stars Rutger Hauer, Fedor Emelianenko, Paweł Deląg, Oleksiy Horbunov and Anna Geller.
- When was The 5th Execution released?
- The 5th Execution was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.