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The Mechanic
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Directed by Simon West. With Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland.
6.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code requiring professional perfection and total detachment. One of an elite group of assassins, Bishop may be the best in the business - with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. When Harry McKenna, his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Harry's son comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly partnership.
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6.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTArthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code requiring professional perfection and total detachment. One of an elite group of assassins, Bishop…
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Release snapshot for The Mechanic.
MoviHero lists January 13, 2011 as the release date for The Mechanic. Simon West is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jason Statham as Arthur Bishop, Ben Foster as Steve McKenna, Donald Sutherland as Harry McKenna, Mini Anden as Sara. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJanuary 13, 2011
GenresCrime · Thriller · Action
Runtime1h 33m
DirectorSimon West
CastJason Statham as Arthur Bishop, Ben Foster as Steve McKenna, Donald Sutherland as Harry McKenna, Mini Anden as Sara
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Mechanic runs 1h 33m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.5/10 from 3,777 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
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“When Jason Statham is good he is very good.”
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“The Mechanic is unable to fix its mechanically mundane plot.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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