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The Mechanic (2011) runs 1 h 33 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.5 from 3,774 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime
1 h 33 min — ends 9:33 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Released
January 13, 2011
TMDB rating
6.5 / 10 from 3,774 votes
Director
Simon West
Starring
Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland, Mini Anden
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription).

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How long is The Mechanic?
The Mechanic is 1 h 33 min long (93 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:33 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Mechanic rated?
The Mechanic is rated R in the US.
Is The Mechanic a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Mechanic?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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