What is the Metascore for The Replacement Killers?

The Replacement Killers has a Metascore of 54 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch The Replacement Killers?

Streaming availability for The Replacement Killers varies by region — currently on U-NEXT in Japan. Check local listings for your region.

The Replacement Killers

Q: Is The Replacement Killers worth watching?

The Replacement Killers (1998) has a Celluloid Score of 58%, calculated from available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb inputs. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not affect the score. Reception was largely negative. Directed by Antoine Fuqua.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua · 1998 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Replacement Killers (1998) earns a 58% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.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.

58%

Celluloid Score Not Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

57% Editorial Rating

60% Audience snapshot · excluded

54 Metascore

★★½☆☆ Letterboxd 2.9

6.1 IMDb /10

Runtime: 1h 27m
Cast: Chow Yun-fat , Mira Sorvino , Michael Rooker , Kenneth Tsang , Jürgen Prochnow , Til Schweiger , Danny Trejo , Clifton Collins Jr. , Carlos Gómez , Frank Medrano
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for The Replacement Killers (1998)

Theatrical release

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (57/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (60%).
Celluloid Score 58% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick

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Is The Replacement Killers worth watching?

No — The Replacement Killers earns a 58% Celluloid Score. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.