The Mechanic
“Someone has to fix the problems.”
Synopsis
Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code requiring professional perfection and total detachment. One of an elite group of assassins, Bishop may be the best in the business - with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. When Harry McKenna, his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Harry's son comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly partnership.
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The Mechanic 2011 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-19
Top Cast
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Jason Statham
Arthur Bishop
Ben Foster
Steve McKenna
Donald Sutherland
Harry McKenna
Mini Anden
Sara
Tony Goldwyn
Dean Sanderson
Christa Campbell
Kelly
Katarzyna Wolejnio
Maria
Jeff Chase
Burke
Eddie J. Fernandez
Lara's Guard
John McConnell
Vaughn
Lara Grice
Mrs. Finch
Ardy Brent Carlson
Bell Hop
James Logan
Jorge Lara
Joshua Bridgewater
Car Jacker
Joel Davis
Husband
Mark Nutter
Mr. Finch
David Dahlgren
Dr. X
J.D. Evermore
Gun Runner
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 28, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 17, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$51.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.28x
+$11.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon West
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wenk, Lewis John Carlino
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- The Mechanic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $51.1M
- Production Studios
- CBS Films, Millennium Media, Nu Image Entertainment, Winkler Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon West
Richard Wenk, Lewis John Carlino
Mark Isham
Eric Schmidt
T.G. Herrington, Todd E. Miller
René Besson, William Chartoff, David Winkler, Robert Chartoff, Boaz Davidson
Department Leadership Roster
Simon West
Director
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Richard Wenk
Screenplay
René Besson
Producer
William Chartoff
Producer
Eric Schmidt
Director of Photography
David Winkler
Producer
Richard Lassalle
Production Design
Lewis John Carlino
Screenplay
Noon Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
T.G. Herrington
Editor
Todd E. Miller
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mechanic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mechanic about?
Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code requiring professional perfection and total detachment. One of an elite group of assassins, Bishop may be the best in the business - with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. When Harry McKenna, his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Harry's son comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly partnership.
Who directed The Mechanic?
The Mechanic was directed by Simon West.
Who stars in The Mechanic?
The principal cast of The Mechanic includes Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland, Mini Anden, Tony Goldwyn.
When was The Mechanic released and how long is it?
The Mechanic was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Mechanic?
The Mechanic had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $51.1M at the worldwide box office (1.28 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Mechanic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mechanic was composed by Mark Isham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mechanic?
The Mechanic holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).