The Replacement Killers
Directed by Antoine Fuqua · 1998 ·
Is The Replacement Killers worth watching?
Probably not. The Replacement Killers (1998) earns a 58% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as Asesinos Sustitutos Asesinos de reemplazo Un Tueur pour Cible The Replacement Killers - Die Ersatzkiller Assassinos Substitutos リプレイスメント・キラー 리플레이스먼트 킬러 替身杀手
Theatrical release Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists U-NEXT in Japan. Check local listings for your region.
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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 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
- Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick
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Is The Replacement Killers worth watching?
Probably not — The Replacement Killers earns a 58% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it.
Celluloid verdict
Chow Yun-fat’s Hollywood action debut — a stylish assassin chase that introduced his cool to mainstream U.S. audiences.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
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.
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The Replacement Killers: frequently asked questions
Is The Replacement Killers worth watching?
Probably not. The Replacement Killers (1998) has a Celluloid Score of 58%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch The Replacement Killers?
In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is The Replacement Killers?
The Replacement Killers runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
What is The Replacement Killers rated?
The Replacement Killers is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK and MA 15+ in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in The Replacement Killers?
The Replacement Killers is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Chow Yun-fat, Mira Sorvino, Michael Rooker, Kenneth Tsang, Jürgen Prochnow.
What is the Metascore for The Replacement Killers?
Metacritic's Metascore for The Replacement Killers is 54 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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