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Extraction (2020): Cast, Ratings & Ending

Extraction (2020) movie poster

Extraction is a 2020 action thriller directed by Sam Hargrave, starring Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, Rudhraksh Jaiswal and Randeep Hooda. It is partly based on Ciudad by Ande Parks and Joe Russo. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and was made on a reported $65 million budget. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

IMDb rating
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
Echo Score
62
Metascore
56
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Extraction (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Director
Sam Hargrave
Original language
English
Studio
Netflix
Budget
$65M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Extraction About?

The premise of Extraction without spoilers, adapted from Ciudad by Ande Parks and Joe Russo. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A black market mercenary, Tyler Rake, accepts a dangerous assignment to rescue the kidnapped son of a powerful drug lord. Operating in a violent and unstable underworld filled with ruthless arms dealers, Rake must fight his way through overwhelming odds to extract the boy and complete his mission. The perilous journey will test his skills and ultimately change both of their lives.

Extraction Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • child kidnapping
  • kidnapping
  • f word
  • shot in the head
  • bangladesh
  • india
  • child soldier
  • no opening credits
  • one word title
  • one man army
  • one against many
  • based on comic book
+38 more
  • gun
  • rifle
  • death
  • blood
  • gore
  • street
  • sniper rifle
  • police
  • rake
  • mercenary
  • car
  • knife
  • helicopter
  • airplane
  • diving
  • swimming pool
  • lake
  • jungle
  • bullet proof vest
  • alcohol
  • river
  • bridge
  • public bathroom
  • pistol
  • bus
  • vehicle
  • hitman
  • rocket launcher
  • explosion
  • gunfire
  • brutality
  • car crash
  • helicopter crash
  • automatic rifle
  • house
  • building
  • city
  • slum
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Cast & crew

Extraction Cast & Characters

Chris Hemsworth leads the cast as Tyler Rake, with Rudhraksh Jaiswal as Ovi Mahajan and Randeep Hooda as Saju. Directed by Sam Hargrave; 26 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Sam Hargrave

More films directed by Sam Hargrave, best-rated first: Extraction 2, Matchbox the Movie and Ground of Honor: Rondo.

Full filmography
Ratings

Extraction Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Extraction 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Our Echo Score gives it 62/100, strongest in art & craft (80) and weakest in story & flow (45).

62 /100

Extraction Echo Score Breakdown

In overall terms, Extraction delivers a potent blend of high-intensity action and visual flair while faltering in narrative depth and character development. Reviews consistently laud the film’s dynamic stunt choreography, glossy production design, and sustained thrills, yet note a generic storyline, uneven pacing, and limited emotional resonance. The ensemble cast is competent but not sufficiently explored, leading to elastic dramatic beats. Extraction ultimately stands as an uneven but engrossing action showcase that rewards viewers seeking visceral entertainment over substantive storytelling.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 80

    Art & Craft flourishes through incisive staging and polished visual composition. Reviewers highlight the film’s crisp editing, deliberate one-take sequences, and coherent production design that amplify the kinetic energy of each set piece. Some critique notes occasional overextended shots and glossy digital textures. Overall, the directorial approach delivers a cohesive and stylish presentation that elevates the core action sequences.

  • Character & Emotion 50

    Character & Emotion remains a relative weak point due to limited depth and sporadic emotional engagement. While the central performance offers sporadic moments of gravitas, supporting roles often feel underdeveloped and laden with archetypal clichés. Occasional scenes evoke genuine empathy, but these are counterbalanced by abrupt tonal shifts. Consequently, character portrayal lacks the sustained nuance required for deeper audience investment.

  • Story & Flow 45

    Story & Flow exhibits a straightforward plot that frequently relies on familiar tropes and logistical shortcuts. Critical feedback points to stop-start pacing, inconsistent logic in transition sequences, and minimal originality in narrative beats. A handful of emotional moments break through the prototype structure, though they struggle to offset the film’s structural predictability. Ultimately, the storyline delivers functional coherence but limited innovation or engagement.

  • Sensory Experience 80

    Sensory Experience ranks among the film’s foremost strengths through a potent combination of sound design, score absence notwithstanding, and dynamic visual execution. Observers praise the orchestrated impact of explosions, hand-to-hand sequences, and ambient audio cues that create sustained immersion. Some critics note occasional overreliance on glossy textures and intermittent shaky framing. Overall, the sensory dimension consistently underscores the film’s high-adrenaline appeal.

  • Rewatch Factor 70

    Rewatch Factor presents moderate appeal, driven largely by the film’s robust action choreography rather than narrative substance. Several viewers find value in revisiting extended combat set pieces, though the simplistic storyline and shallow character arcs limit long-term allure. While the adrenaline-fueled sequences retain some repeatability, diminishing returns emerge upon subsequent viewings as dramatic and thematic depth remains sparse. Ultimately, rewatch potential is context-dependent and reserved for enthusiasts of kinetic action.

Plot

Extraction Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Extraction from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Tyler Rake, a seasoned mercenary, finds himself embroiled in a fierce battle against the security forces of Bangladesh on a bridge nestled in the heart of Dhaka. Bearing severe wounds from unseen enemies, Tyler takes a brief moment to regroup, contemplating his next strategic move.

Full summary

The whole story of Extraction, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Videos

Extraction Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

Official Trailer
  • Behind the Scenes Making of The Oner
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Extraction?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Extraction

89 cars on screen, including the 2010 BMW 5 F10 and the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W211.

All 89 cars
  • 2010 BMW 5 F10 in Extraction 2010 BMW 5 F10 Important role
  • 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W211 in Extraction 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W211 Important role
  • 2000 Tata 407 in Extraction 2000 Tata 407 Important role
  • 2004 Toyota Corolla Altis in Extraction 2004 Toyota Corolla Altis Important role
Details

Extraction Also Known As

30 alternative titles, including “Out of the Fire” and “Dhaka”.

Also known as
  • Out of the Fire
  • Dhaka
  • Resgate
  • Çıkarma
  • एक्सट्रैक्शन
  • タイラー・レイク -命の奪還-:2020
  • 익스트랙션
  • 惊天营救
  • Изтегляне
  • Tyler Rake
  • Tyler Rake: Extraction
  • Тайлер Рейк: Операция по спасению
+18 more
  • Tyler Rake: Ocalenie
  • Τάιλερ Ρέικ: Η Φυγάδευση
  • טיילר רייק: חילוץ
  • إستخراج
  • Tyler Rake: Operação de Resgate
  • Tyler Rake: A kimenekítés
  • Vyproštění
  • 驚天營救
  • คนระห่ำภารกิจเดือด
  • タイラー・レイク -命の奪還-
  • Misión de rescate
  • Tyler Rake: Nhiệm vụ giải cứu
  • Цена спаса
  • Евакуація, დახსნა
  • استخراج
  • Operațiunea de recuperare
  • Cijena spasa
  • Tyler Rake: Missió de rescat

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FAQ

Extraction FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Extraction, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Extraction?

Extraction runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was Extraction released?

Extraction was released on April 24, 2020.

Who directed Extraction?

Extraction was directed by Sam Hargrave.

More films by Sam Hargrave

Who is in the cast of Extraction?

Extraction stars Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, Rudhraksh Jaiswal as Ovi Mahajan and Randeep Hooda as Saju, among 26 credited actors.

What was the budget of Extraction?

Extraction had a reported budget of $65 million.

How is Extraction rated?

Extraction has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.

Is Extraction based on a book?

Yes. Extraction is partly adapted from Ciudad by Ande Parks, Joe Russo, Anthony Russo and Fernando León González.

Does Extraction have a post-credit scene?

No. Extraction has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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