The Killer
“Some alliances form. Others will crumble.”
Synopsis
Zee is a feared contract killer known as "the Queen of the Dead," but when she refuses to murder a young blind woman, she finds herself hunted both by criminal colleagues and a determined police detective.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-16
Top Cast
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Nathalie Emmanuel
Zee
Omar Sy
Sey
Sam Worthington
Finn
Diana Silvers
Jenn
Saïd Taghmaoui
Prince Majeb Bin Faheem
Angeles Woo
Chi Mai
Éric Cantona
Gobert
Tchéky Karyo
Tessier
Grégory Montel
Jax
Hugo Diego Garcia
Coco
Michaël Erpelding
Serge
Aurélia Agel
Juliet
Guillaume Kerbusch
Alves
Fabrice Scott
Inspector General
Kelian Maréchaux
The Breton
Elie Haddad
Avi
Lydie Muller
Jenn's Mother
Etienne Guillou-Kervern
Hallway Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 15, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$319K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.01x
-$29.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Woo
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh Campbell, Brian Helgeland, Matthew Stuecken
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- The Killer
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $319K
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Atlas Entertainment, A Better Tomorrow Films, Entertainment One
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Woo
Josh Campbell, Brian Helgeland, Matthew Stuecken, John Woo
Marco Beltrami
Mauro Fiore
Zach Staenberg
Alex Gartner, Charles Roven, Terence Chang, Luc Etienne, Lori Tilkin
Department Leadership Roster
John Woo
Director
Alex Gartner
Producer
Charles Roven
Producer
Zach Staenberg
Editor
Brett Smrz
Stunt Coordinator
Vincent Bouillon
Stunt Coordinator
Lori Tilkin
Producer
John Woo
Producer
Josh Campbell
Screenplay
Brian Helgeland
Screenplay
Matthew Stuecken
Screenplay
Aline Bonetto
Production Design
Mauro Fiore
Director of Photography
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 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 Killer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Killer about?
Zee is a feared contract killer known as "the Queen of the Dead," but when she refuses to murder a young blind woman, she finds herself hunted both by criminal colleagues and a determined police detective.
Who directed The Killer?
The Killer was directed by John Woo.
Who stars in The Killer?
The principal cast of The Killer includes Nathalie Emmanuel, Omar Sy, Sam Worthington, Diana Silvers, Saïd Taghmaoui.
When was The Killer released and how long is it?
The Killer was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Killer?
The Killer had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $319K at the worldwide box office (0.01 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Killer was composed by Marco Beltrami.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Killer?
The Killer holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 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.).