The Protégé

Film - 2021 - Action & Adventure, Crime, Mystery & Thriller

The story

Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody and trained in the family business, Anna is the world’s most skilled contract killer. When Moody, the man who was like a father to her and taught her everything she needs to know about trust and survival, is brutally killed, Anna vows revenge. As she becomes entangled with an enigmatic killer whose attraction to her goes way beyond cat and mouse, their confrontation turns deadly and the loose ends of a life spent killing will weave themselves ever tighter.

Directed by

Martin Campbell

Starring

Maggie Q, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Keaton, David Rintoul, Patrick Malahide, Ray Fearon

Where to watch

prime

Ratings

IMDb 6.1 out of 10

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Film · 2021 · Action & Adventure · Crime · Mystery & Thriller

The Protégé

75% match1h 49mMA15+
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The story

Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody and trained in the family business, Anna is the world’s most skilled contract killer. When Moody, the man who was like a father to her and taught her everything she needs to know about trust and survival, is brutally killed, Anna vows revenge. As she becomes entangled with an enigmatic killer whose attraction to her goes way beyond cat and mouse, their confrontation turns deadly and the loose ends of a life spent killing will weave themselves ever tighter.

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IMDb
6.1 / 10
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6.6 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Crime, Mystery & Thriller
Runtime1h 49m
RatedMA15+
Release2021-08-19
Where to watch
Prime Video
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