John Wick

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John Wick

R

2014

1h 41m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

Adventure

Crime

Drama

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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.

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

11/09/2015

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.

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Jonathan Romney

Observer (UK)

04/12/2015

3/5

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

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

04/10/2015

4/5

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

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

Mar 18

5/5

a fantasy that appeals because real life is tough, and watching one good man cut through all the nonsense makes for a truly epic watch

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Ankit Ojha

Cinema Elite

07/09/2024

4/5

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.

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Akhil Arora

AkhilArora.com

05/11/2024

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.

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Sarge C4 Defense

Jan 2

Although Ive seen this movie at least a dozen times, I 10 outta 10 recommend seeing it on the big screen. The action, the audio, and the story is so much better in theatre. Treat yourself and go see John Wick today.

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IG

Jan 1

Still just as good as when it first released back in 2014.

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Stacie

05/25/2025

will rewatch this EVERY DAY OF MY LIFE!

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MBSC

03/30/2025

Love Keanu Reeves movies! Love the John Wick character!

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Abraham

11/08/2024

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

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Steve in PA

04/09/2023

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.

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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, Adventure, Crime, Drama
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