The Mechanic

A slick, cold-blooded thriller that delivers stylish kills and a grim mentor-protege dynamic with detached efficiency.

Directed by

Simon West

Genres

Action, Thriller, Crime

Starring

Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland

Tagline

Someone has to fix the problems.

Overview

Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code requiring professional perfection and total detachment. One of an elite group of assassins, Bishop may be the best in the business - with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. When Harry McKenna, his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Harry's son comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly partnership.

How it feels

Dark, tense and cynical. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Revenge, betrayal, violence, loyalty

Content

Strong violence, gore and language. Mild sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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