AKA

A steely special ops agent finds his morality put to the test when he infiltrates a crime syndicate and unexpectedly bonds with the boss' young son.

Critics broadly regard AKA as a polished, energetic undercover action thriller whose moody craft and emotional hook outweigh its familiar plotting.

• Adam Franco embeds himself in Victor Pastore's crime syndicate as a special operations agent.
• Adam unexpectedly bonds with the crime boss's young son during the operation.
• The syndicate's activities connect to a concealed crime involving the French political establishment.
• Critics specifically praise Florent Astolfi's moody cinematography for adding texture to the action.

• the strongholdShares a french crime-action setting, undercover infiltration, muscular lead performance, and morally compromised criminal institutions.
• sleepless nightCombines polished action choreography with organized crime, government corruption, and a protagonist operating under deep cover.
• man on fireUses a hardened operative, criminal networks, family vulnerability, and high-intensity action to explore loyalty and moral compromise.

Director

Morgan S. Dalibert

Release Date

2023-04-28

Runtime

122 min

Rating

6.9 / 10 (708)

What is AKA about?

A battle-hardened French operative infiltrates a crime syndicate and risks his mission when protecting the boss’s vulnerable young son becomes personal.

What is AKA like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of AKA as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is AKA violent?

Yes. Ember rates the violence in AKA as brutal.

What did critics think of AKA?

Critics broadly regard AKA as a polished, energetic undercover action thriller whose moody craft and emotional hook outweigh its familiar plotting.

Which films are like AKA?

Films with a similar feel include the stronghold, sleepless night, and man on fire.

How long is AKA?

AKA runs 122 minutes.

Where can I watch AKA?

In United States, AKA streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.