Killer Elite (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2011, Killer Elite is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Gary McKendry, running about 116 minutes. “May the best man live.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on a shocking true story, Killer Elite pits two of the world’s most elite operatives—Danny, an ex-special ops agent and Hunter, his longtime mentor—against the cunning leader of a secret military society. Covering the globe from Australia to Paris, London and the Middle East, Danny and Hunter are plunged into a highly dangerous game of cat and mouse—where the predators become the prey.
Who’s in it. Killer Elite stars Jason Statham as Danny, Clive Owen as Spike, Robert De Niro as Hunter and Dominic Purcell as Davies, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Killer Elite has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $57.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo and Peacock Premium Plus 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 Killer Elite page.
If you liked it. Fans of Killer Elite 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 Killer Elite (2011)?
- In US, Killer Elite is available to stream on fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Philo, 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 Killer Elite worth watching?
- Killer Elite holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Killer Elite?
- Killer Elite stars Jason Statham, Clive Owen, Robert De Niro, Dominic Purcell and Yvonne Strahovski.
- When was Killer Elite released?
- Killer Elite was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.