The Replacement Killers (1998): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Replacement Killers is a 1998 action thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua, starring Yun-Fat Chow and Mira Sorvino. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $19.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Antoine Fuqua
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Replacement Killers About?
The premise of The Replacement Killers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seasoned assassin, John Lee, is hired to kill the son of a police officer, but he unexpectedly lets the boy go. This act of conscience puts him at odds with his employers and triggers a relentless pursuit by rival killers. Now a target himself, Lee seeks refuge and assistance from a talented master forger, hoping to evade those seeking revenge and navigate a dangerous criminal landscape.
The Replacement Killers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hitman
- sniper rifle
- passport
- forger
- police
- revenge
- one man army
- action hero
- gun hidden under table
- fugitive
- on the run
- assassination attempt
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- sunglasses
- contract killer
- sniper
- tough girl
- hired killer
- organized crime
- photo booth
- inter cultural
- father son relationship
- movie theater
- buddha
- forged papers
- chinese mafia
- murder of a priest
- reference to mr. magoo
- woman wears a bra and panties
- child in jeopardy
- gun fu action
- video game arcade
- orphan
- jumping through a window
- kicking a vending machine
- photobooth
- fake passport
- hitting a vending machine
- 7 year old boy
- shootout in a movie theater
- taking a bullet for someone
- replacement
- drug lord
- chinatown
- anti hero
- black and white scene
- flashback
- fear
- 1990s
- cult film
- crisis of conscience
The Replacement Killers Cast
Yun-Fat Chow leads the cast, with Mira Sorvino. Directed by Antoine Fuqua.
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Director Antoine Fuqua
More from Antoine Fuqua
More films directed by Antoine Fuqua, best-rated first: Lightning in a Bottle, Training Day, Southpaw and The Equalizer.
The Replacement Killers Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Replacement Killers 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 62% User score
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The Replacement Killers Plot Summary
What happens in The Replacement Killers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the dramatic drug bust unfolds at a marine loading dock, Detective Stan Zedkov (Yun-Fat Chow) efficiently takes down Triad lieutenant Peter Wei in a highly coordinated operation. However, this pivotal moment ignites a series of events that will lead to unforeseen repercussions.
In his grief, Peter Wei’s father, Terence, becomes hell-bent on avenging his son’s death. He calls upon the services of professional assassin John Lee (Mira Sorvino), who has a reputation for killing on behalf of the Wei family. While Lee feels an inexplicable obligation to carry out this final job, he is distressed by the moral dilemma of potentially harming Zedkov’s innocent seven-year-old son, Stevie, right before the detective’s eyes.
Full summary
The whole story of The Replacement Killers, scene by scene
The Replacement Killers Box Office
The Replacement Killers grossed $19.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$19.2M
- US & Canada
- $19.2M
The Replacement Killers Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Replacement Killers.
How Well Do You Know The Replacement Killers?
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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Who is the detective that takes down Triad lieutenant Peter Wei?
Cars in The Replacement Killers
32 cars on screen, including the 1994 Cadillac DeVille and the 1980 Cadillac Eldorado.
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1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
The Replacement Killers Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Asesinos de reemplazo” and “Refus de tuer”.
- Also known as
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- Asesinos de reemplazo
- Refus de tuer
- Gyilkosok gyilkosa
- Убийцы на замену
- The Replacement Killers - EC
- Asesinos Sustitutos
- Un tueur pour cible
- The Replacement Killers - Die Ersatzkiller
- 替身杀手
- 血仍未冷
- Costretti ad uccidere
- Assassinos Substitutos
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- Zabójczy Układ
- רוצחים בהמתנה
- Střelci na útěku
- リプレイスメント・キラー
- Muži na zabitie
- Sukeisti žudikai
- Резервни убийци
- 리플레이스먼트 킬러
- 替身殺手
- นักฆ่ากระสุนโลกันต์
- Εφεδρικοί Δολοφόνοι
- Ucigași de Schimb, შემცვლელი მკვლელები
- Вбивці на заміну
- Sát Thủ Thay Thế
- Katiller
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The Replacement Killers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Replacement Killers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Replacement Killers?
The Replacement Killers runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Replacement Killers released?
The Replacement Killers was released on February 6, 1998.
Who directed The Replacement Killers?
The Replacement Killers was directed by Antoine Fuqua.
More films by Antoine Fuqua Who is in the cast of The Replacement Killers?
The Replacement Killers stars Yun-Fat Chow and Mira Sorvino.
How much did The Replacement Killers make at the box office?
The Replacement Killers grossed $19.2 million worldwide.
How is The Replacement Killers rated?
The Replacement Killers has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 42 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does The Replacement Killers have a post-credit scene?
No. The Replacement Killers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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