John Wick

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John Wick

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Released Oct 24, 2014

1h 41m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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Legendary assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) retired from his violent career after marrying the love of his life. Her sudden death leaves John in deep mourning. When sadistic mobster Iosef Tarasov (Alfie Allen) and his thugs steal John's prized car and kill the puppy that was a last gift from his wife, John unleashes the remorseless killing machine within and seeks vengeance. Meanwhile, Iosef's father (Michael Nyqvist) -- John's former colleague -- puts a huge bounty on John's head.

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Critics Consensus

Stylish, thrilling, and giddily kinetic, John Wick serves as a satisfying return to action for Keanu Reeves -- and what looks like it could be the first of a franchise.

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Nick Schager

The Daily Beast

If John Wick is the best looking action film in recent memory, it's also bolstered by a phenomenal cast of actors who, be they in parts big or small, manage to craft three-dimensional characters out of stock archetypes.

Nov 9, 2015

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Jonathan Romney

Observer (UK)

An almost zen-like exercise in wholesale slaughter as abstraction.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 12, 2015

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

Emotions matter little. Story matters less. Morals don't register at all. But the rhythm of the killing creates its own irresistible machine music.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 10, 2015

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Ankit Ojha

Cinema Elite

Ultimately, “John Wick” is a testament to the fact that plots don’t matter; it’s how stories are told that actually does. The film knows precisely what kind of movie it is: one that kicks serious ass and provides moviegoers a fantastic time out.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 9, 2024

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Emiliano Basile

EscribiendoCine

John Wick is pure TNT and without a doubt, Keanu Reeves' best movie since The Matrix (1999). [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 9/10

Jul 1, 2024

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Akhil Arora

AkhilArora.com

Unrefined, stilted, and rough in places, the film’s leanness and coherent action can’t make up for the fact that Keanu Reeves is close to wooden and doesn’t offer much as an actor.

May 11, 2024

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Stacie

will rewatch this EVERY DAY OF MY LIFE!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/25/25

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MBSC

Love Keanu Reeves movies! Love the John Wick character!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/25

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Abraham

Amazing action and very simple storyline to follow. Keanu Reeves was the perfect choice for this role. I recommend 100%

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/08/24

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Steve in PA

Best action movie with constant intense action. Incredible stunts. Keanu is an actor of few words, and John Wick films are much like Clint Eastwoods Dirty Harry series. Does not disappoint. Goes bigger than the previous three, and theres even a dog that gets plenty of revenge.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/09/23

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BRENDEN J

One of the greatest action movies ever made!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/10/25

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Romas M

Greetings from Lithuania. "John Wick" (2014) is a very cool action flick. It has Keanu Reeves in a bad-ass role, playing an unstoppable hit-man who goes on a vengeance road after his dog is ... well i won't spoil it. This action film is very well constructed - great action scenes, lots of blood (but not gore), simple but strong central character and a lot of bad guys to shoot at. John Wick had probably more head-shots in this movie than i got in a "Call of Duty" - that's how you make sure that bad guys are dead for good. Directing by a veteran stuns pro Chad Stahelski was great. He was a long time collaborator on stunts with Keanu on many movies - it's hard to believe that "John Wick" was his first feature film. It's one of the best film time directing jobs ever. Action set pieces are the heart of the film, and you can clearly see how much effort was put into them. This film is also very stylish. Overall, "John Wick" is a very enjoyable action flick. One could argue that it didn't needed next 3 films (as of 2025) as it's a perfect flick. It has over the top central hero, very simple but cool story, great action scenes. Do not take it to seriously and if you enjoy action movies, "John Wick" is not to be missed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/09/25

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Synopsis

Legendary assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) retired from his violent career after marrying the love of his life. Her sudden death leaves John in deep mourning. When sadistic mobster Iosef Tarasov (Alfie Allen) and his thugs steal John's prized car and kill the puppy that was a last gift from his wife, John unleashes the remorseless killing machine within and seeks vengeance. Meanwhile, Iosef's father (Michael Nyqvist) -- John's former colleague -- puts a huge bounty on John's head.

Director: Chad Stahelski
Producer: Basil Iwanyk, Mike Witherill, David Leitch, Eva Longoria
Screenwriter: Derek Kolstad
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: 87eleven, Defynite Films, Thunder Road Pictures
Rating: R (Language|Brief Drug Use|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 24, 2014, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Nov 3, 2024
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 7, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $43.0M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Datasat, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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