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Redeemer (2015): Ratings & Plot

Redeemer (2015) movie poster

Redeemer is a 2015 action crime film directed by Ernesto Díaz Espinoza. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes. IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.

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Redeemer (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Genres
Action , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Redeemer About?

The premise of Redeemer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Two brothers abandon their successful music career to face a difficult past and safeguard their family. Following their mother's unexpected cancer diagnosis, they find themselves entangled with dangerous criminals. The film is a high-octane action-crime thriller exploring themes of family, redemption, and confronting a troubled history.

Redeemer Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • bare chested male bondage
  • martial arts action
  • one man army
  • bone breaking
  • one against many
  • redemption
  • drug cartel
  • vigilante
  • shootout
  • killed by a propeller
  • hook
  • flashback
+13 more
  • overhearing
  • prayer
  • loss of son
  • vigilantism
  • church
  • tattoo on back
  • tattoo
  • martial arts
  • drifter
  • hoodie
  • gangster
  • hitman
  • one word title
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Crew

The Director of Redeemer

Directed by Ernesto Díaz Espinoza.

From the director

More from Ernesto Díaz Espinoza

More films directed by Ernesto Díaz Espinoza, best-rated first: The Fist of the Condor, Diablo, The ABCs of Death and Fuerzas Especiales 2: Cabos Sueltos.

Full filmography
Ratings

Redeemer Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Redeemer 5.4/10.

Plot

Redeemer Plot Summary

What happens in Redeemer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Former hit man Nicky Pardo lives on the edge, continually rolling the dice with a stylized pistol as a ritualized test of control. Flashbacks reveal a devastating past: in a confrontation, he unknowingly killed the son of a feared rival, known as the Scorpion. That act triggers a brutal retaliation where the Scorpion tortures Pardo and his pregnant wife, forces Pardo to end his wife’s suffering, and leaves Pardo for dead in a harsh desert. He survives after pulling the trigger three times, a grim omen that follows him into the present. Now, under the moniker Redeemer, he moves through a world scarred by crime, delivering a stark ultimatum to former drug gangs—repent or die.

Full summary

The whole story of Redeemer, scene by scene

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Videos

Redeemer Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Redeemer.

Redeemer - Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Redeemer?

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 nickname does Nicky Pardo earn after he starts punishing former drug gangs?

Cars

Cars in Redeemer

12 cars on screen, including the 2011 Samsung SM3 and the Chevrolet LUV.

All 12 cars
  • 2011 Samsung SM3 in Redeemer 2011 Samsung SM3 Main role
  • Chevrolet LUV in Redeemer Chevrolet LUV Important role
  • 2008 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport in Redeemer 2008 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport Important role
  • 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser in Redeemer 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Important role
Details

Redeemer Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Redentor” and “Fist of God”.

Also known as
  • Redentor
  • Fist of God
  • Искупитель
  • 리디머 최후의 심판자
  • Fist of God - Sie werden für seine Sünden büßen
  • Il redentore - Redeemer
  • הגואל
  • O Redentor
  • Megváltó
  • Спасител
  • 救世主
  • 贖罪者

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FAQ

Redeemer FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

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

How long is Redeemer?

Redeemer runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Redeemer released?

Redeemer was released on June 12, 2015.

Who directed Redeemer?

Redeemer was directed by Ernesto Díaz Espinoza.

More films by Ernesto Díaz Espinoza

How is Redeemer rated?

Redeemer has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 62% on TMDB and 3.0/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Redeemer have a post-credit scene?

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

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