🎞 MTDbBest ofBy yearBy genreBy runtimeBrowse (app)

MTDb › Best of › 2011 › Killer Elite

Killer Elite poster

Killer Elite (2011)

“May the best man live.”

6.3/10 · 2,403 votes 1h 56m r ActionAdventureThriller

#140 of 249 films from 2011 #1347 of 2168 in action

Directed by Gary McKendry · Written by Gary McKendry, Ranulph Fiennes

▶ Trailer, images & where to stream

Overview

Based on a shocking true story, Killer Elite pits two of the world’s most elite operatives—Danny, an ex-special ops agent and Hunter, his longtime mentor—against the cunning leader of a secret military society. Covering the globe from Australia to Paris, London and the Middle East, Danny and Hunter are plunged into a highly dangerous game of cat and mouse—where the predators become the prey.

Cast

Jason Stathamas Danny Bryce
Clive Owenas Spike
Robert De Niroas Hunter
Dominic Purcellas Davies
Aden Youngas Meier
Yvonne Strahovskias Anne
Ben Mendelsohnas Martin
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbajeas Agent
David Whiteleyas M16 Man
Matt Nableas Pennock
Lachy Hulmeas Harris
Firass Diranias Bakhait
Nick Tateas Commander B
Bille Brownas Colonel Fitz

Facts

Release dateSeptember 22, 2011
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) — longer as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$66,000,000
Box office$57,777,106 (0.9× budget)
IMDbtt1448755

If you liked Killer Elite

Same genre, released within a few years, sorted by TMDB rating.

Along with the Gods: The Two WorldsAlong with the Gods: The Two Worlds2017 · ★ 8.1 · 2h 19m Along with the Gods: The Last 49 DaysAlong with the Gods: The Last 49 Days2018 · ★ 8.0 · 2h 21m Train to BusanTrain to Busan2016 · ★ 7.7 · 1h 58m Casino RoyaleCasino Royale2006 · ★ 7.6 · 2h 24m The Wolf's CallThe Wolf's Call2019 · ★ 7.5 · 1h 56m The FluThe Flu2013 · ★ 7.5 · 2h 2m SerenitySerenity2005 · ★ 7.4 · 1h 59m SkyfallSkyfall2012 · ★ 7.3 · 2h 23m

Questions

How long is Killer Elite?
Killer Elite runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Killer Elite worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 2,403 votes, which places it #140 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 44%) and #1347 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Killer Elite?
Killer Elite was directed by Gary McKendry.
Who stars in Killer Elite?
Jason Statham as Danny Bryce; Clive Owen as Spike; Robert De Niro as Hunter; Dominic Purcell as Davies; Aden Young as Meier; Yvonne Strahovski as Anne.
What is Killer Elite rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Killer Elite?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/233.

Browse

Best of 2011Best actionAction of the 2010sBest adventureAdventure of the 2010sBest thrillerThriller of the 2010sAll lists
MTDb·Best films by year, genre and runtime·A century in numbers·Browse and watch trailers

Film data and images from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings are TMDB user scores as of 2026-10-05.