Killshot (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Killshot is a 2009 drama thriller directed by John Madden, starring Mickey Rourke, Diane Lane and Thomas Jane. It is based on Killshot by Elmore Leonard. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 38% on Rotten Tomatoes. Stream it on Fawesome and Howdy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- John Madden
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Third Rail Releasing
- Based on
- Killshot by Elmore Leonard
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Killshot About?
The premise of Killshot without spoilers, adapted from Killshot by Elmore Leonard. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A hardened hitman and his unpredictable apprentice are tasked with hunting down a couple who stumbled upon a dangerous secret. Seeking safety in the Witness Protection Program, the couple soon discovers that government protection offers little defense against the relentless assassins determined to permanently silence them. Mickey Rourke and Joseph Gordon-Levitt lead the cast in this suspenseful thriller.
Killshot Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female topless nudity
- female nudity
- white panties
- witness protection
- motorboat
- panties
- shot in the hand
- gunshot off camera
- pump action shotgun
- shot multiple times
- gun hidden in boot
- ford pickup
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- man with braided hair
- forced to strip
- toronto ontario canada
- silencer
- shotgun
- shot to death
- shot through the mouth
- shot in the head
- shot in the arm
- robbery
- pistol
- native american
- mugshot
- molotov cocktail
- marsh
- mafia
- indian reservation
- husband wife relationship
- hunting
- hitman
- held at gunpoint
- ferry
- fbi agent
- death threat
- death of brother
- convenience store
- construction worker
- cigarette smoking
- blood
- bandaged hand
- one word title
- witness protection program
- brother murders brother
- murder of a nude woman
- crying woman
- murder
- nudity
- saving a life
Where to Watch Killshot
Stream it on Fawesome and Howdy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Killshot Cast
Mickey Rourke leads the cast, with Diane Lane and Thomas Jane. Directed by John Madden.
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Director John Madden
Killshot Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Killshot 38% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Rotten Tomatoes 38% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 28%
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TMDB 58% User score
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Killshot Plot Summary
What happens in Killshot from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Armand Degas, a seasoned hitman nicknamed Blackbird, accidentally shoots his younger brother during a job. The incident haunts him, and the consequences ripple through years of quiet detachment and relentless work. When a Mafia boss hires him to assassinate the father-in-law of a man staying at a hotel, Blackbird walks into a high-stakes assignment where his target isn’t the only person in danger—he also kills a witness, an act that will eventually come back to complicate everything. The job sets off a chain of events that pulls him deeper into a world where loyalty, money, and vengeance collide with brutal immediacy.
Full summary
The whole story of Killshot, scene by scene
Killshot Box Office
Killshot grossed $3 million worldwide. $18,643 came from the US and Canada and $2.9 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3M
- US & Canada
- $18.6K
- International
- $2.9M
Killshot Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Killshot.
How Well Do You Know Killshot?
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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What is the real name of the hitman nicknamed "Blackbird"?
Cars in Killshot
24 cars on screen, including the 1980 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham and the 1992 Ford F-150.
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2006 Lincoln Zephyr Important role
Killshot Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Киллер” and “生死一擊”.
- Also known as
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- Киллер
- 生死一擊
- Hajsza
- Killshot - Zum Abschuss freigegeben, smrtici uder
- Смъртоносен изстрел
- Кілер, მკვლელი
- Ölüm Vuruşu
- Killshot - Gnadenlose Jagd
- 射杀
- Killshot - Tiro Certo
- Killshot: Ο Δολοφόνος Είναι Εδώ
- Tiro mortal
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- Smrtící úder
- קילשוט
- Смертельний постріл
- 킬샷, სასიკვდილო გასროლა
- Tret mortal
- พลิกนรก
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Killshot FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Killshot, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Killshot?
Killshot runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Killshot released?
Killshot was released on January 23, 2009.
Who directed Killshot?
Killshot was directed by John Madden.
More films by John Madden Who is in the cast of Killshot?
Killshot stars Mickey Rourke, Diane Lane and Thomas Jane.
Where can I watch Killshot?
In the US, Killshot is streaming on Fawesome, Howdy and Lionsgate+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Killshot make at the box office?
Killshot grossed $3 million worldwide ($18,643 domestic, $2.9 million international).
How is Killshot rated?
Killshot has 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58% on TMDB.
Is Killshot based on a book?
Yes. Killshot is adapted from Killshot by Elmore Leonard.
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