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Destroyer (2018)

โ€œThere's nothing to lose when you've already lost everythingโ€

5.9/10 ยท 824 votes 2h 1m r ActionThrillerDramaCrime

#273 of 328 films from 2018 #1771 of 2168 in action

Directed by Karyn Kusama ยท Written by Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi

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Overview

When Erin Bell was a young cop, she was given an undercover assignment that ended badly and destroyed her life. Years later, she must face her demons in order to make peace with her past.

Cast

Nicole Kidmanas Erin Bell
Toby Kebbellas Silas
Tatiana Maslanyas Petra
Sebastian Stanas Chris
Scoot McNairyas Ethan
Bradley Whitfordas DiFranco
Toby Hussas Gil Lawson
James Jordanas Toby
Jade Pettyjohnas Shelby
Beau Knappas Jay
Shamier Andersonas Antonio
Zach Villaas Arturo
Natalia Cordova-Buckleyas Det. Gavras
Colby Frenchas Det. Kudra

Facts

Release dateDecember 25, 2018
Runtime121 min (2h 1m) โ€” longer as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$9,000,000
Box office$5,580,940 (0.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt7137380

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Questions

How long is Destroyer?
Destroyer runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Is Destroyer worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 824 votes, which places it #273 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 17%) and #1771 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Destroyer?
Destroyer was directed by Karyn Kusama. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Invitation (2016), Jennifer's Body (2009), ร†on Flux (2005).
Who stars in Destroyer?
Nicole Kidman as Erin Bell; Toby Kebbell as Silas; Tatiana Maslany as Petra; Sebastian Stan as Chris; Scoot McNairy as Ethan; Bradley Whitford as DiFranco.
What is Destroyer rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Destroyer?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1798.

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