Essential Killing (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2010, Essential Killing is a thriller and war film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, running about 84 minutes. “Run to live... kill to survive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Taliban soldier struggles to survive after he escapes his captors and flees into the Polish countryside.
Who’s in it. Essential Killing stars Vincent Gallo as Mohammed, Emmanuelle Seigner as Margaret, David L. Price as Interrogation Officer and Zach Cohen as American Contractor 1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Essential Killing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Essential Killing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Essential Killing tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Essential Killing (2010)?
- In US, Essential Killing is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Essential Killing worth watching?
- Essential Killing holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Essential Killing?
- Essential Killing stars Vincent Gallo, Emmanuelle Seigner, David L. Price, Zach Cohen and Iftach Ophir.
- When was Essential Killing released?
- Essential Killing was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.