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SPL: Kill Zone

Directed by Wilson Yip · 2005 ·

Short answer

Is SPL: Kill Zone worth watching?

Yes. SPL: Kill Zone (2005) earns a 73% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

73%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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82% Editorial Rating
86% Audience snapshot · excluded
64 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7
7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 33m
Age rating
R (US) · R (Canada) · 19 (South Korea)
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

Also known as 殺破狼 Duelo de dragones Kill Zone SPL Comando Final SPL 狼よ静かに死ね 살파랑 杀破狼 ทีมล่าเฉียดนรก

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  • 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 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

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. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (3.5/5).

Celluloid verdict

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

, Founder & Editor

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

Short review 4 min read English SPL: Kill Zone

SPL: Kill Zone (2005) Review: Bone-Crunching Hong Kong Noir

SPL: Kill Zone is Wilson Yip's brutal Hong Kong cop thriller, with Donnie Yen, Simon Yam and a menacing Sammo Hung in fights that outclass its melodramatic plotting.

Yes, for action fans. Its fight scenes are among the best of the 2000s, though viewers who need a coherent, subtle crime story may find the drama heavy-handed.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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SPL: Kill Zone: frequently asked questions

Is SPL: Kill Zone worth watching?

Yes. SPL: Kill Zone (2005) has a Celluloid Score of 73%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch SPL: Kill Zone?

In the United States, SPL: Kill Zone streams on Prime Video with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is SPL: Kill Zone?

SPL: Kill Zone runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

What is SPL: Kill Zone rated?

SPL: Kill Zone is rated R in the United States, R in Canada and 19 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in SPL: Kill Zone?

SPL: Kill Zone is directed by Wilson Yip and stars Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Wu Jing, Liu Kai-Chi.

What is the Metascore for SPL: Kill Zone?

Metacritic's Metascore for SPL: Kill Zone is 64 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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