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Polar (2019)

“If the job doesn't kill you, retirement will.”

6.4/10 · 2,601 votes 1h 58m nc-17 ActionDramaCrime

#209 of 296 films from 2019 #1276 of 2168 in action

Directed by Jonas Åkerlund · Written by Jayson Rothwell

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Overview

When a retiring assassin realizes that he is the target of a hit, he winds up back in the game going head to head with a gang of younger, ruthless killers.

Cast

Mads Mikkelsenas Duncan Vizla
Vanessa Hudgensas Camille
Katheryn Winnickas Vivian
Fei Renas Hilde
Ruby O. Feeas Sindy
Matt Lucasas Blut
Robert Mailletas Karl
Anthony Grantas Facundo
Josh Cruddasas Alexei
Lovina Yavarias Junkie Jane
Ayisha Issaas Jazmin
Pedro Miguel Arceas Pedro
Anastasia Marininaas Evalina
Richard Dreyfussas Porter

Facts

Release dateJanuary 25, 2019
Runtime118 min (1h 58m) — about the same as the 2019 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
IMDbtt4139588

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Questions

How long is Polar?
Polar runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Is Polar worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 2,601 votes, which places it #209 of 296 films released in 2019 in this index (top 30%) and #1276 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Polar?
Polar was directed by Jonas Åkerlund. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Lords of Chaos (2018), Spun (2003), Horsemen (2009).
Who stars in Polar?
Mads Mikkelsen as Duncan Vizla; Vanessa Hudgens as Camille; Katheryn Winnick as Vivian; Fei Ren as Hilde; Ruby O. Fee as Sindy; Matt Lucas as Blut.
What is Polar rated?
It carries a nc-17 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Polar?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19575.

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