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The Marksman

  • 2021
  • PG-13
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
47K
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POPULARITY
4,815
1,841
Liam Neeson in The Marksman (2021)
A rancher on the Arizona border becomes the unlikely defender of a young Mexican boy desperately fleeing the cartel assassins who've pursued him into the U.S.
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A rancher on the Arizona border becomes the unlikely defender of a young Mexican boy desperately fleeing the cartel assassins who've pursued him into the U.S.A rancher on the Arizona border becomes the unlikely defender of a young Mexican boy desperately fleeing the cartel assassins who've pursued him into the U.S.A rancher on the Arizona border becomes the unlikely defender of a young Mexican boy desperately fleeing the cartel assassins who've pursued him into the U.S.

  • Director
    • Robert Lorenz
  • Writers
    • Chris Charles
    • Danny Kravitz
    • Robert Lorenz
  • Stars
    • Katheryn Winnick
    • Liam Neeson
    • Teresa Ruiz
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    47K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,815
    1,841
    • Director
      • Robert Lorenz
    • Writers
      • Chris Charles
      • Danny Kravitz
      • Robert Lorenz
    • Stars
      • Katheryn Winnick
      • Liam Neeson
      • Teresa Ruiz
    • 547User reviews
    • 117Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick
    • Sarah
    Liam Neeson
    Liam Neeson
    • Jim
    Teresa Ruiz
    Teresa Ruiz
    • Rosa
    Juan Pablo Raba
    Juan Pablo Raba
    • Mauricio Guerrero
    Jacob Perez
    • Miguel
    Harry Maldonado
    • Teenager
    Alfredo Quiroz
    • Carlos
    Sean A. Rosales
    • Hernando
    • (as Sean Rosales)
    Jose Vasquez
    Jose Vasquez
    • Isidro
    Antonio Leyba
    • Rigo
    Clark Sanchez
    • Migrant
    Alex Knight
    Alex Knight
    • Bank Man
    Dylan Kenin
    Dylan Kenin
    • Randall
    Luce Rains
    Luce Rains
    • Everett
    Ann Barrett Richards
    • Bartender Clara
    David DeLao
    David DeLao
    • Coyote
    Elias Gallegos
    • Agent
    Yediel Quiles
    • Jorge
    • (as Yediel O. Quiles)
    • Director
      • Robert Lorenz
    • Writers
      • Chris Charles
      • Danny Kravitz
      • Robert Lorenz
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    7ddelamaide

    Give Liam a break

    Many of the critical comments (and the relatively low rating) seem to revolve around the film not meeting a viewer's expectations. Fair enough, but it just underscores the flawed premise of the imdb ratings, which have grown increasingly unreliable. This film doesn't break new ground, but it is solid entertainment. Doesn't have enough action to make it an action thriller? Too bad. Taken on its own merits, it's watchable, reasonably compelling, and has great scenery. Liam Neeson is always good, and the kid and villain are quite good.
    6filipinofirecracker

    waste of talent

    Liam Neeson's talent is wasted here. The story points are so predictable, with some being stupid. For someone who is alert to his surroundings (the hero lives on a border town), Liam's character never gave a thought as to how the bad guys keep ending up where they are. And to burn the cartel money while still basically on the run and the hero not having much money (he hasn't paid his mortgage for 6 months)!!?... Plain loco moves.
    6ivanmessimilos

    Standard Liam Neeson movie

    This is only the second film by director Robert Lorenzo. Who's he? Exactly. He is best known as an assistant director and producer of mostly Clint Eastwood films and some great ones like Mystic River and Million Dollar Baby. His first solo film is Trouble with the Curve where the main role is played, surprisingly, by Clint Eastwood himself. I really liked that movie. The difference between this and this film is the script, this time he wrote it himself and it is not good at all. It is often predictable, one-way, and uneven. Overall though, I can't judge the film with Liam Neeson where he plays himself badly. He will turn 69 this year, and he is still making films like this. I call this a typical Liam Neeson movie, if you've watched one in the last ten years, you've watched it all. A gloomy man with a difficult and vulnerable past who does not look for troubles but they find him, and he possesses special skills that he is forced to use. The good thing about movies like this is that you know you're going to get what you expected, and all of those movies are good or very good, they won't disappoint you. Same thing with this movie. If you're going to look for holes in the script or criticize the characters, then this is not the movie for you. If you're looking for a movie that will entertain you or take a break from your commitments for a hundred minutes, and you're a fan of Mr. Neeson like me then I can definitely recommend this movie to you.
    6jonsid57

    Ok Film

    This film was just ok . It did drag on a bit and could have been shorter . Liam Neeson seems to play the same sort of character in all his action films . The film has its moments but is more drama than action . The main villain is very good in his role . Watchable film but nothing amazing .
    6Opinate

    Decent popcorn flick.

    There's nothing new or amazing in this film but it is an okay thriller that keeps moving along, aided by Neeson's character's like-ability.

    So if you want something to keep your interest and pass an hour or so in lockdown, if you don't expect too much you might like it.

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    • Trivia
      The scene where Jim and Miguel are in the hotel, both watch the classic Clint Eastwood western Hang 'Em High (1968). The film's director, Robert Lorenz, worked with Eastwood for many years as a producer and included this scene as a tribute to his mentor.
    • Goofs
      The pickup truck goes throughout the movie alternating between having bullet damage and not having bullet damage.
    • Quotes

      Jim: I don't scare easy.

    • Connections
      Featured in WhatCulture Originals: 10 Recent Movies That Blew Great Concepts (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Highway Lines
      Written by Jordan R. Klatt

      Performed by Jack Klatt

      Published by Riff City Sounds

      Courtesy of Yep Roc Records

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    • Release date
      • January 15, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • El protector
    • Filming locations
      • Wellington, Ohio, USA(store scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Cutting Edge Group
      • Raven Capital Management
      • Sculptor Media
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $23,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,566,093
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,104,204
      • Jan 17, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $23,076,711
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 48m(108 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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