The Killer Elite (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1975, The Killer Elite is an action and crime film directed by Sam Peckinpah, running about 122 minutes. “They protect us from the enemy, but who protects us from them?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mike Locken is one of the principle members of a group of freelance spies. A significant portion of their work is for the C.I.A. and while on a case for them one of his friends turns on him and shoots him in the elbow and knee. His assignment, to protect someone, goes down in flames. He is nearly crippled, but with braces is able to again become mobile. For revenge as much as anything else, Mike goes after his ex-friend.
Who’s in it. The Killer Elite stars James Caan as Mike Locken, Robert Duvall as George Hansen, Arthur Hill as Cap Collis and Bo Hopkins as Jerome Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Killer Elite has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix 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 Killer Elite page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Killer Elite 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 Killer Elite (1975)?
- In US, The Killer Elite is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , 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 Killer Elite worth watching?
- The Killer Elite holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Killer Elite?
- The Killer Elite stars James Caan, Robert Duvall, Arthur Hill, Bo Hopkins and Mako.
- When was The Killer Elite released?
- The Killer Elite was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.