The Killing Zone (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 5.8

The Killing Zone poster

Released in 1999, The Killing Zone is an action and thriller film directed by Ian David Diaz, running about 90 minutes. “Three days, two friends, one target.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When your in The Syndicate you're in for life. This is the prospect facing Matthew Palmer, a hearless but efficient, deadly but impeccably neat assassin and confirmed Michael Caine fan. But Palmer has found love and wants out, even though he knows that wanting out can make you very quickly dead in London's sinister underworld.

Who’s in it. The Killing Zone stars Mark Bowden as Lance Nash, Nicola Stapleton as Kerry Wyman, Pádraig Lynch as Matthew Palmer and Oliver Young as Lucas Finn.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Killing Zone has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Killing Zone page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Killing Zone 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 Killing Zone (1999)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Killing Zone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Killing Zone worth watching?
The Killing Zone holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Killing Zone?
The Killing Zone stars Mark Bowden, Nicola Stapleton, Pádraig Lynch and Oliver Young.
When was The Killing Zone released?
The Killing Zone was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.