What is the Metascore for SPL: Kill Zone?

SPL: Kill Zone has a Metascore of 64 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch SPL: Kill Zone?

SPL: Kill Zone is available on Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

SPL: Kill Zone

Item: SPL: Kill Zone
Rating: 3.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Wilson Yip · 2005 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

SPL: Kill Zone (2005) earns a 73% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

73%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

82% Editorial Rating

86% Audience snapshot · excluded

64 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7

7 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 33m
Cast: Donnie Yen , Simon Yam , Sammo Hung Kam-Bo , Wu Jing , Liu Kai-Chi , Danny Summer , Ken Chang Tzu-Yao , Austin Wai Tin-Chi , Timmy Hung Tin-Ming , Chan Chi-Tak
Streaming: Prime Video
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese

Official theatrical poster for SPL: Kill Zone (2005)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Prime Video

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (82/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
Metascore is generally favorable (64/100).
Celluloid Score 73% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is SPL: Kill Zone worth watching?

Yes — SPL: Kill Zone earns a 73% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Wilson Yip’s brutal crime thriller — Yen vs. Sammo Hung remains a modern Hong Kong action benchmark.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is SPL: Kill Zone about?

Chan, an articulate senior detective nearing the end of his career, is taking care of the daughter of a witness killed by ruthless crime lord Po. Martial arts expert Ma is set to take over as head of the crime unit, replacing Chan who wants an early retirement.

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Critic Reviews

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SPL: Kill Zone (2005) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Wilson Yip's SPL: Kill Zone (2005) remains a defining Action landmark from Hong Kong, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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