"They came for his family. Now he's coming for them."

2018

1h 47m

6.2(2896 votes)

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Crime

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A mild-mannered father is transformed into a killing machine after his family is torn apart by a violent act.

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10 featured cast members

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Bruce Willis

Paul Kersey

Vincent D'Onofrio

Frank Kersey

Dean Norris

Detective Rains

Elisabeth Shue

Lucy Kersey

Camila Morrone

Jordan Kersey

Beau Knapp

Knox

Kimberly Elise

Detective Jackson

Len Cariou

Ben

Jack Kesy

The Fish

Ronnie Gene Blevins

Joe

Creative team

Directed by: Eli Roth
Written by: Joe Carnahan
Wendell Mayes
Produced by: Roger Birnbaum
Robert Birnbaum

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