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Kite (2014): Ratings & Box Office

Kite (2014) movie poster

Kite is a 2014 action drama directed by Ralph Ziman. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $507,180 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Animated Feature — Independent at the Annie Awards 2016. Critics gave it 19 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10.

IMDb rating
4.4/10
worldwide gross
$507.2K
award nomination
1
Metascore
19
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Kite (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Ralph Ziman
Genres
Action , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kite About?

The premise of Kite without spoilers.

In a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Sawa’s life is irrevocably changed when her parents are murdered. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, she embarks on a perilous journey, becoming a skilled and ruthless teen avenger. With the help of Karl Aker and a familiar face, she confronts human traffickers, seeking justice through violent confrontations. As the number of victims mounts, a disturbing secret threatens to surface, complicating her quest and revealing unexpected truths.

Kite Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
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  • female killer
  • female vigilante
  • one woman army
  • gang
  • bus
  • revenge
  • tough girl
  • woman fights a man
  • woman punches a man
  • mixed martial arts
  • martial arts
+38 more
  • based on anime
  • based on cartoon
  • independent film
  • one word title
  • pretty girl
  • kite
  • cleavage
  • beheading
  • datsun
  • red panties
  • teenage assassin
  • dubstep
  • right hand drive vehicle
  • memory loss
  • knife in vagina
  • posing as a prostitute
  • red wig
  • teenage killer
  • fictional drug
  • scene of the crime
  • woman murders a man
  • woman pretends to be a man
  • woman wears only a man's shirt
  • girls with guns
  • fishnet stockings
  • thigh highs
  • miniskirt
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  • child in jeopardy
  • woman kills man during sex
  • woman murders a man during sex
  • woman
  • father
  • young
  • gun fu action
  • one person army action
  • human trafficking
  • murder
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Crew

The Director of Kite

Directed by Ralph Ziman.

From the director

More from Ralph Ziman

More films directed by Ralph Ziman, best-rated first: Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema, Gangster’s Paradise: Jerusalema and The Zookeeper.

Full filmography
Ratings

Kite Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Kite 19 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10.

Box office

Kite Box Office

Kite grossed $507,180 worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$507.2K

International
$507.2K
Awards

Kite Awards & Nominations

Kite earned 1 award nomination, including Best Animated Feature — Independent at the Annie Awards 2016.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Kite Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Kite.

Official Trailer
Cars

Cars in Kite

14 cars on screen, including the 1978 Datsun Laurel and the Bedford J5.

All 14 cars
  • 1978 Datsun Laurel in Kite 1978 Datsun Laurel Important role
  • Bedford J5 in Kite Bedford J5 Minor role
  • 1996 BMW 5 E39 in Kite 1996 BMW 5 E39 Minor role
  • BMW 525i E34 in Kite BMW 525i E34 Minor role
Details

Kite Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “少女杀手” and “קייט”.

Also known as
  • 少女杀手
  • קייט
  • カイト KITE
  • Kite – Engel der Rache
  • 카이트
  • Кайт
  • Kite - Engel der Rache
  • Anjo da Vingança
  • Na Uwięzi
  • 风筝
  • נקמת הבת
  • カイト / KITE
+3 more
  • Хвърчило
  • Keršto aitvaras
  • ด.ญ.ซ่าส์ฆ่าไม่เลี้ยง

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FAQ

Kite FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Kite, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kite?

Kite runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Kite released?

Kite was released on October 10, 2014.

Who directed Kite?

Kite was directed by Ralph Ziman.

More films by Ralph Ziman

How much did Kite make at the box office?

Kite grossed $507,180 worldwide.

How is Kite rated?

Kite has 4.4/10 on IMDb, 19 on Metacritic, 43% on TMDB and 2.1/5 on Letterboxd.

Was Kite nominated for any awards?

Kite received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Kite have a post-credit scene?

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

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