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Essential Killing

2010 · 1h 24m · Released

Thriller, War

A Taliban soldier struggles to survive after he escapes his captors and flees into the Polish countryside.

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5.9 The Movie Database
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Trailers and promos

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Top cast and crew

Jerzy Skolimowski Director
Vincent Gallo Mohammed
Emmanuelle Seigner Margaret
David L. Price Interrogation Officer
Zach Cohen American Contractor 1
Iftach Ophir American Contractor 2
Nicolai Cleve Broch Helicopter Pilot 1
Stig Frode Henriksen Helicopter Pilot 2
Dariusz Juzyszyn Logger
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Frequently asked questions about Essential Killing

Where can I watch Essential Killing in the United States?

Essential Killing is available to stream on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Plex in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Essential Killing for free?

Essential Killing streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Essential Killing?

Essential Killing scores 5.9 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Essential Killing?

Essential Killing stars Vincent Gallo, Emmanuelle Seigner, David L. Price, Zach Cohen, and Iftach Ophir. Jerzy Skolimowski is the director.

How long is Essential Killing?

Essential Killing runs 1h 24m (84 minutes).

When did Essential Killing come out?

Essential Killing was released on September 6, 2010.

Which studio made Essential Killing?

Essential Killing was produced by Skopia Film, Cylinder Production, and Element Pictures in Poland, Norway, and Ireland.

What was the budget for Essential Killing?

Essential Killing was made on a budget of $3,654,073.

What languages is Essential Killing in?

Essential Killing is in Polish, Arabic, and English, and its original language is English.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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