# The Replacement Killers (1998) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-replacement-killers-1998/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 58% |
| Editorial Rating | 57/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 60% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 54/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.9/5 |
| IMDb | 6.1/10 |
| Director | Antoine Fuqua |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Thriller |
| Runtime | 87 min |

## Quick answer

The Replacement Killers (1998) earns a 58% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Chow Yun-fat’s Hollywood action debut — a stylish assassin chase that introduced his cool to mainstream U.S. audiences. Metascore 54/100. Directed by Antoine Fuqua.

## Celluloid verdict

Chow Yun-fat’s Hollywood action debut — a stylish assassin chase that introduced his cool to mainstream U.S. audiences.

## Synopsis

Hired assassin John Lee is asked by Chinatown crime boss Terence Wei to murder the young son of policeman Stan Zedkov. Lee has the boy in his sights, but his conscience gets the better of him, and he spares the child's life. Afraid that Wei will take revenge on his family in China, Lee seeks out expert forger Meg Coburn to obtain the passport he needs to get out of the country, but a band of replacement killers is soon on his trail.

## Cast

Chow Yun-fat, Mira Sorvino, Michael Rooker, Kenneth Tsang, Jürgen Prochnow, Til Schweiger, Danny Trejo, Clifton Collins Jr., Carlos Gómez, Frank Medrano

## Where to watch

the United States: not currently streaming
India: not currently streaming
Japan: U-NEXT

## Common questions

**Is The Replacement Killers worth watching?**
The Replacement Killers holds a 58% Celluloid Score. Chow Yun-fat’s Hollywood action debut — a stylish assassin chase that introduced his cool to mainstream U.S. audiences.

**What is The Replacement Killers about?**
Hired assassin John Lee is asked by Chinatown crime boss Terence Wei to murder the young son of policeman Stan Zedkov. Lee has the boy in his sights, but his conscience gets the better of him, and he spares the child's life. Afraid that Wei will take revenge on his family in China, Lee seeks out expert forger Meg Coburn to obtain the passport he needs to get out of the country, but a band of replacement killers is soon on his trail.

**Who directed The Replacement Killers?**
The Replacement Killers (1998) was directed by Antoine Fuqua.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Replacement Killers?**
58% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (57/100), Metascore (54/100), Letterboxd (2.9/5), and IMDb (6.1/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Replacement Killers?**
The Replacement Killers is on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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