Killer Elite (2011)
Elite operatives are plunged into a gritty, global game of cat and mouse where predators become prey.
Based on a shocking true story, Killer Elite pits two of the world’s most elite operatives—Danny, an ex-special ops agent and Hunter, his longtime mentor—against the cunning leader of a secret military society. Covering the globe from Australia to Paris, London and the Middle East, Danny and Hunter are plunged into a highly dangerous game of cat and mouse—where the predators become the prey.
How intense is Killer Elite?
Killer Elite is not scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Killer Elite feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Killer Elite
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is Killer Elite scary?
No. Killer Elite is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Killer Elite gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Killer Elite sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Killer Elite OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Killer Elite?
Killer Elite runs 1h 56m.
Where can I stream Killer Elite?
Killer Elite is streaming on Peacock, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV and YouTube (free).
Does Killer Elite have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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