The Mechanic (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1972, The Mechanic is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Michael Winner, running about 100 minutes. “He has 100 ways to kill... and they all work!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Arthur Bishop is a veteran hit man who, owing to his penchant for making his targets' deaths seem like accidents, thinks himself an artist. It's made him very rich, but as he hits middle age, he's so depressed and lonely that he takes on one of his victim's sons, Steve McKenna, as his apprentice. Arthur puts him through a rigorous training period and brings him on several hits. As Steven improves, Arthur worries that he'll discover who killed his father.
Who’s in it. The Mechanic stars Charles Bronson as Arthur Bishop, Jan-Michael Vincent as Steve McKenna, Keenan Wynn as Harry McKenna and Jill Ireland as The Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Mechanic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV 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 (1972)?
- In US, The Mechanic is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 6.8 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 Charles Bronson, Jan-Michael Vincent, Keenan Wynn, Jill Ireland and Linda Ridgeway.