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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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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Alexander M

More than just pure action and with great fight scenes. 74%

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/25

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Jessica L

I'm not usually a fan of shoot 'em up for the whole movie type persons, but I really loved this one....ONLY because of the reasons for John's hatred. I am an animal lover and really hate people that kill pets for no reason. So, I was cheering John the whole movie for getting those that did him wrong.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/25

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Audience Member

John Wick is a great action movie that takes a questionable plot and makes it a fantastic series starter. You would think a thug killing a dog and making a guy go on a killing spree sounds dumb. I admit it does but the way it is done and explained is phenomenal. I have my opinions about 2 and 3 but this movie set standers for the industry that I have only seen nobody meet. 90%

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/25

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Tommy B

Wow.! This film kept me entertained the whole way through. I can’t wait to see the next one! Action scenes were really intense and entertaining. A MUST watch film.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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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: Thunder Road Pictures, Defynite Films, 87eleven
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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