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5.8 / 10(795 votes)IMDbPG-1320161h 47m$136.6M Worldwide GrossChina, Hong Kong, United States of America

Skiptrace

“Ready. Set. Panic.”

Synopsis

A detective from Hong Kong teams up with an American gambler to battle against a notorious Chinese criminal.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-18

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Fantasia International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

September 2, 2016

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 25, 2016

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (4.27x ROI)

Production Budget

$32M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$136.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

4.27x

+$104.6M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $32MWorldwide: $136.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Renny Harlin
Screenplay & Story
Jay Longino, BenDavid Grabinski
Original Score
Comfort Chan
Original Title
Skiptrace
Country of Origin
China, Hong Kong, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Mandarin
Runtime
1h 47m
Production Budget
$32M
Worldwide Gross
$136.6M
Production Studios
JC Group International, InterTitle Films, Cider Mill Pictures, Dasym Enetertainment, Talent International Media, Talent International Film Cultural Company, Tiberius Film Productions, Shanghai New Culture Media Group, Shanghai New Culture Media Group Co Ltd, The Entertainer Production Company, Bloom, Saban Films, Lionsgate

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Renny Harlin

Screenplay & Story

Jay Longino, BenDavid Grabinski, Chang Wen-Chia

Original Score & Music

Comfort Chan

Director of Photography

Chan Chi-Ying

Film Editing

David Moritz, Judd H. Maslansky, Derek Hui Wang-Yu

Producers

Frank Botman, Jackie Chan, Charlie Coker, David Gerson, Min Li

Department Leadership Roster

Renny Harlin

Renny Harlin

Director

Chan Chi-Ying

Chan Chi-Ying

Director of Photography

Jay Longino

Screenplay

BenDavid Grabinski

BenDavid Grabinski

Screenplay

Chang Wen-Chia

Writer

David Moritz

Editor

Judd H. Maslansky

Editor

Derek Hui Wang-Yu

Derek Hui Wang-Yu

Editor

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan

Producer

Charlie Coker

Producer

David Gerson

Producer

Min Li

Producer

Esmond Ren

Producer

Damien Saccani

Producer

Hongliang Wu

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Skiptrace.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Skiptrace

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Skiptrace about?

A detective from Hong Kong teams up with an American gambler to battle against a notorious Chinese criminal.

Who directed Skiptrace?

Skiptrace was directed by Renny Harlin.

Who stars in Skiptrace?

The principal cast of Skiptrace includes Jackie Chan, Johnny Knoxville, Fan Bingbing, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Eve Torres.

When was Skiptrace released and how long is it?

Skiptrace was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.

What was the box office and production budget of Skiptrace?

Skiptrace had a reported production budget of $32M and grossed $136.6M at the worldwide box office (4.27 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Skiptrace?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Skiptrace was composed by Comfort Chan.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Skiptrace?

Skiptrace holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).