The Mechanic (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2011, The Mechanic is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Simon West, running about 93 minutes. “Someone has to fix the problems.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code and unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. It's a job that requires professional perfection and total detachment, and Bishop is the best in the business. But when he is ordered to take out his mentor and close friend Harry, Bishop is anything but detached.
Who’s in it. The Mechanic stars Jason Statham as Arthur Bishop, Ben Foster as Steve Mckenna, Donald Sutherland as Harry Mckenna and Mini Anden as Sara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Mechanic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $51.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mechanic page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mechanic tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mechanic (2011)?
- In US, The Mechanic is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mechanic worth watching?
- The Mechanic holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mechanic?
- The Mechanic stars Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland, Mini Anden and Tony Goldwyn.
- When was The Mechanic released?
- The Mechanic was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.