
Lost Bullet
6.3
67%
78
6.6
A gifted ex-con mechanic races through Marseille to expose the dirty cops who framed him for his mentor’s murder.
Ember's analysis
- MoodMixed
- EnergyIntense
- PacingBreakneck
- IntensityStrong
- ComplexityEasy to follow
- ViolenceBrutal
More about the film
Overview
A small time delinquent, turned police mechanic for a go fast task force, is forced to defend his innocence when his mentor is killed by dirty cops.
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's lean pacing, practical stunts, and car-chase craftsmanship while noting its familiar story and limited originality.
What sets it apart
- The film's defining set pieces use practical car chases and stunts, particularly around Lino's mechanic expertise.
- Lino works as a police mechanic and uses his understanding of cars to defend himself and pursue the truth.
- Lino is framed after his mentor is killed by dirty cops within the go fast task force.
- The lost bullet is the concrete evidence tied to the killing and Lino's attempt to prove his innocence.
Films like Lost Bullet, and why
- Point Blanklean crime thriller structure, practical car chases, corrupt police, and relentless momentum
- Sleepless Nightfrench action filmmaking, criminal protagonists, police corruption, and kinetic pursuit sequences
- The Connectionex-con protagonist, dirty cops, hard-edged action, and tightly staged vehicular spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Guillaume Pierret
- Release Date
- 2020-06-19
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (961)
Common questions
- What is Lost Bullet about?
- A gifted ex-con mechanic races through Marseille to expose the dirty cops who framed him for his mentor’s murder.
- What is Lost Bullet like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lost Bullet as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Lost Bullet violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Lost Bullet as brutal.
- What did critics think of Lost Bullet?
- Critics broadly praised the film's lean pacing, practical stunts, and car-chase craftsmanship while noting its familiar story and limited originality.
- Which films are like Lost Bullet?
- Films with a similar feel include Point Blank, Sleepless Night, and The Connection.
- How long is Lost Bullet?
- Lost Bullet runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Lost Bullet?
- In United States, Lost Bullet streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Cast
- Guillaume PierretDirector
- Alban LenoirLino
- Nicolas DuvauchelleAreski
- Rod ParadotQuentin
- Ramzy BediaCharas
- Stéfi CelmaJulia
- Arthur AspaturianKad
- Sébastien LalanneMarco
- Patrick MédioniJacques
- Alexandre PhilipJeff
- Stephen ScardicchioBAC Police Officer






















