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Killing Them Safely (2015): Ratings

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Killing Them Safely is a 2015 drama documentary directed by Nick Berardini. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
91%
Metascore
70
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Killing Them Safely (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Nick Berardini
Genres
Drama , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Killing Them Safely About?

The premise of Killing Them Safely without spoilers.

In the early 2000s, brothers Tom and Rick Smith introduced the Taser to law enforcement, promoting it as a safer alternative to firearms. However, as the number of deaths associated with its use climbs above 500, the device's effectiveness as a solution to deadly force comes into question. This documentary explores the troubling reality behind the technology, presenting startling archival footage and insights from experts. It sparks a crucial debate about the use of force and police practices in contemporary society.

Killing Them Safely Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • law enforcement
  • weaponry
  • weapon
  • united states of america
  • controversy
  • police officer
  • archive footage
  • stun gun
  • tasered
  • electrical weapon
  • electroshock weapon
  • non lethal weapon
+7 more
  • less lethal weapon
  • taser
  • police brutality
  • fatality
  • lethal
  • police
  • policing
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Crew

The Director of Killing Them Safely

Directed by Nick Berardini.

Ratings

Killing Them Safely Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Killing Them Safely 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

Videos

Killing Them Safely Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Killing Them Safely.

Killing Them Safely Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Nick Berardini Documentary HD
Cars

Cars in Killing Them Safely

16 cars on screen, including the 1998 Honda Accord and the 2011 Jaguar XJ L X351.

All 16 cars
  • 1998 Honda Accord in Killing Them Safely 1998 Honda Accord Important role
  • 2011 Jaguar XJ L X351 in Killing Them Safely 2011 Jaguar XJ L X351 Important role
  • Jeep Cherokee in Killing Them Safely Jeep Cherokee Important role
  • 2009 BMW 3 E90 in Killing Them Safely 2009 BMW 3 E90 Minor role

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FAQ

Killing Them Safely FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Killing Them Safely, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Killing Them Safely?

Killing Them Safely runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Killing Them Safely released?

Killing Them Safely was released on November 27, 2015.

Who directed Killing Them Safely?

Killing Them Safely was directed by Nick Berardini.

How is Killing Them Safely rated?

Killing Them Safely has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does Killing Them Safely have a post-credit scene?

No. Killing Them Safely has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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