The Eliminator (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2004, The Eliminator is an action and thriller film directed by Ken Barbet, running about 89 minutes. “The Hunter Becomes the Hunted.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Former LAPD cop, Dakota Varley, enters a power boat race seeking the prize of $250,000, but immediately discovers, first hand, that this race's risk matches the prize: one racer is killed, 3 others seriously injured in multiple action-packed crashes and explosions. Varley tries to leave the lake and collect his prize money but is drugged and kidnapped by Dawson and thrown into a different world: a world where survival means everything and no-one follows the rules. Surrounded by heavily-armed men, he soon learns that he and six other victims have been assembled to be contestants in the ultimate survival game: they will be hunted nightly by hunters with rifles until there is one remaining survivor, who will win a $10,000,000 cash prize!
Who’s in it. The Eliminator stars Bas Rutten, Michael Rooker, Dana Lee and G. Anthony Joseph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Eliminator has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eliminator page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eliminator 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 Eliminator (2004)?
- In AU, The Eliminator is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Eliminator worth watching?
- The Eliminator holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Eliminator?
- The Eliminator stars Bas Rutten, Michael Rooker, Dana Lee, G. Anthony Joseph and Wolf Muser.
- When was The Eliminator released?
- The Eliminator was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.