The Specialist (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1994, The Specialist is an action and thriller film directed by Luis Llosa, running about 110 minutes. “The government taught him to kill. Now he's using his skills to help a woman seek revenge against the Miami underworld.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 parent's 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.
Who’s in it. The Specialist stars Sylvester Stallone as Ray Quick, Sharon Stone as May Munro, James Woods as Ned Trent and Rod Steiger as Joe Leon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Specialist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $170.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Specialist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Specialist 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 Specialist (1994)?
- In US, The Specialist is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Specialist worth watching?
- The Specialist holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Specialist?
- The Specialist stars Sylvester Stallone, Sharon Stone, James Woods, Rod Steiger and Eric Roberts.
- When was The Specialist released?
- The Specialist was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.