Knock Off (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Knock Off is a 1998 action thriller directed by Hark Tsui, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Rob Schneider. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $10.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 10% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.
English What Is Knock Off About?
The premise of Knock Off without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Marcus Ray, a celebrated fashion designer, finds himself embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy when he's suspected of dealing in counterfeit goods. To clear his name, he must evade relentless KGB agents, deceptive CIA operatives, and untrustworthy undercover agents. He soon discovers he's been manipulated and must navigate a complex world of deception and espionage to expose the truth and prove his innocence.
Knock Off Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- buddy cop crime
- tied feet
- cult film
- rickshaw
- cia central intelligence agency
- subtitled scene
- hong kong
- undercover
- market
- van
- cia agent
- terrorism
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- exploding boat
- rogue agent
- machismo
- 1990s
- undercover agent
- exploding building
- die hard scenario
- kickboxing
- kung fu
- stylized violence
- semiautomatic pistol
- pistol
- karate
- parking garage
- machine gun
- uzi
- m 16
- ak 47
- knife
- urban setting
- violence
- shootout
- gunslinger
- gunfight
- gun fu
- punched in the face
- ambush
- brawl
- fistfight
- angry mob
- martial arts
- buddhist temple
- capture
- escape
- explosion
- car chase
- foot chase
- race
Knock Off Cast
Jean-Claude Van Damme leads the cast, with Rob Schneider. Directed by Hark Tsui.
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Director Hark Tsui
More from Hark Tsui
More films directed by Hark Tsui, best-rated first: Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame, Shanghai Blues, Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings and The Taking of Tiger Mountain.
Knock Off Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Knock Off 10% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.
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IMDb 4.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 10% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 26%
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Metacritic 37 Metascore
User score 4.7
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TMDB 53% User score
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Knock Off Plot Summary
What happens in Knock Off from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Russian agents searching underwater for a mysterious cargo uncover a crate; when they open it, baby dolls rise to the surface and detonate, leaving only a few agents and a Hong Kong detective alive.
Full summary
The whole story of Knock Off, scene by scene
Knock Off Box Office
Knock Off grossed $10.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10.3M
- US & Canada
- $10.3M
Knock Off Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Knock Off.
How Well Do You Know Knock Off?
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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Which actor portrays Marcus Ray, the "king of knock‑offs"?
Cars in Knock Off
36 cars on screen, including the 1997 BMW Z3 E36/7 and the 1985 Ford Econovan.
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Honda Vision Minor role
Knock Off Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “En el Ojo del Huracán” and “Hong Kong colpo su colpo”.
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- En el Ojo del Huracán
- Hong Kong colpo su colpo
- Knock Off - Embate
- Golpe Fulminante
- Complot en Hong Kong
- Knock Off - Der entscheidende Schlag
- Взрыватель
- Piège à Hong Kong
- Hong Kong - Colpo su colpo
- Rajtaütés
- Za Ciosem
- חיסול קטלני
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- Разкатаване
- Son Vuruş
- 넉 오프
- Kontraband
- Підривник
- Za udarec več
- K.O.雷霆一击
- Klastotė
- ノック・オフ
- A l’ull de l’huracà
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Movies Like Knock Off
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Kounterfeit, Knockabout and Out for a Kill.
Knock Off FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Knock Off, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Knock Off?
Knock Off runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Knock Off released?
Knock Off was released on September 4, 1998.
Who directed Knock Off?
Knock Off was directed by Hark Tsui.
More films by Hark Tsui Who is in the cast of Knock Off?
Knock Off stars Jean-Claude Van Damme and Rob Schneider.
How much did Knock Off make at the box office?
Knock Off grossed $10.3 million worldwide.
How is Knock Off rated?
Knock Off has 4.9/10 on IMDb, 10% on Rotten Tomatoes, 37 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Does Knock Off have a post-credit scene?
No. Knock Off has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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