The Replacement Killers (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1998, The Replacement Killers is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Antoine Fuqua, running about 87 minutes. “Kill or be replaced.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Replacement Killers stars Chow Yun-fat as John Lee, Mira Sorvino as Meg Coburn, Michael Rooker as Stan 'Zeedo' Zedkov and Kenneth Tsang as Terence Wei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Replacement Killers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and 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 Replacement Killers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Replacement Killers 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 Replacement Killers (1998)?
- In US, The Replacement Killers is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and 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 Replacement Killers worth watching?
- The Replacement Killers holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Replacement Killers?
- The Replacement Killers stars Chow Yun-fat, Mira Sorvino, Michael Rooker, Kenneth Tsang and Jürgen Prochnow.
- When was The Replacement Killers released?
- The Replacement Killers was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.