John Wick

A retired assassin seeks vengeance after a tragic loss, unleashing chaos in his wake.

Critics broadly praised the film's stylish, exceptionally choreographed action and Keanu Reeves's physical presence, while finding its revenge story deliberately simple.

• John Wick's mourning for his wife and the destruction of her final gift motivate his return to assassination.
• The hidden assassin society and the Tarasov family's awareness of Wick's reputation give violence a ceremonial social structure.
• Wick's combat is presented through sustained, highly controlled sequences combining shooting, grappling, and movement.
• The plot centers on Wick unearthing his concealed assassin identity after the gangsters attack his home and steal his car.

• The Equalizerstylized revenge action, taciturn professional killer, and tightly choreographed gunplay
• Takenone-man vigilante violence, criminal underworld mythology, and emotionally driven retribution
• Nobodystylized hitman action, criminal codes, and a protagonist emerging from retirement

Director

Chad Stahelski

Release Date

2014-10-16

Runtime

101 min

Rating

7.5 / 10 (21549)

What is John Wick about?

A grieving legendary hitman reenters a secret criminal underworld after gangsters destroy the last keepsakes of his late wife.

What is John Wick like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of John Wick as brisk, its intensity as extreme and its storytelling as simple.

Is John Wick violent?

Yes. Ember rates the violence in John Wick as graphic.

What did critics think of John Wick?

Critics broadly praised the film's stylish, exceptionally choreographed action and Keanu Reeves's physical presence, while finding its revenge story deliberately simple.

Which films are like John Wick?

Films with a similar feel include The Equalizer, Taken, and Nobody.

How long is John Wick?

John Wick runs 101 minutes.

Where can I watch John Wick?

In United States, John Wick streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, AMC, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.