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ACTION . 2011 . 1h 56m . English . 6.3/10

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"May the best man live."

Based on a shocking true story, Killer Elite pits two of the world’s most elite operatives—Danny, an ex-special ops agent and Hunter, his longtime mentor—against the cunning leader of a secret military society. Covering the globe from Australia to Paris, London and the Middle East, Danny and Hunter are plunged into a highly dangerous game of cat and mouse—where the predators become the prey.

Director Gary McKendry
Starring Jason Statham, Clive Owen, Robert De Niro
Box Office $57.8M
6.3/10
Rating
$57.8M
Box Office
1h 56m
Runtime
2011
Year
UNDERPERFORMED
-12% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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May the best man live.

Based on a shocking true story, Killer Elite pits two of the world’s most elite operatives—Danny, an ex-special ops agent and Hunter, his longtime mentor—against the cunning leader of a secret military society. Covering the globe from Australia to Paris, London and the Middle East, Danny and Hunter are plunged into a highly dangerous game of cat and mouse—where the predators become the prey.

WHERE TO WATCH

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Killer Elite earned $57.8M against a $66.0M budget.
Director
Killer Elite was directed by Gary McKendry.
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Cast
Jason Statham stars as Danny Bryce in Killer Elite.
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Year context
Killer Elite was released 15 years ago in 2011.

CREW

BOX OFFICE

$66.0M
Budget
$57.8M
Revenue
-12%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict

STUDIOS (11)

Open Road Films Current Entertainment Omnilab Media Ambience Entertainment International Traders Sighvatsson Films Palomar Pictures Film Victoria Wales Creative IP Fund Agora Films Mascot Pictures Wales

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
116 min (1h 56m)
Language
English
Rating
6.3/10 (2,266 votes)
Popularity
8
Budget
$66,000,000
Box Office
$57,777,106
Profit
$-8,222,894
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Killer Elite about?
Based on a shocking true story, Killer Elite pits two of the world’s most elite operatives—Danny, an ex-special ops agent and Hunter, his longtime mentor—against the cunning leader of a secret military society. Covering the globe from Australia to Paris, London and the Middle East, Danny and Hunter are plunged into a highly dangerous game of cat and mouse—where the predators become the prey.
How long is Killer Elite?
Killer Elite has a runtime of 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Who directed Killer Elite?
Killer Elite was directed by Gary McKendry.
Who stars in Killer Elite?
The cast of Killer Elite includes Jason Statham, Clive Owen, Robert De Niro, Dominic Purcell, Aden Young.
How much did Killer Elite make at the box office?
Killer Elite earned $57,777,106 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $66,000,000.
What is the rating of Killer Elite?
Killer Elite has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 2,266 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Action Adventure Thriller

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