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John Wick
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Chad Stahelski. With Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Ex-hitman John Wick comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.
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7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTEx-hitman John Wick comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for John Wick.
MoviHero lists October 16, 2014 as the release date for John Wick. Chad Stahelski is the listed director. The listed cast includes Keanu Reeves as John Wick, Michael Nyqvist as Viggo Tarasov, Alfie Allen as Iosef Tarasov, Willem Dafoe as Marcus. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 16, 2014
GenresThriller · Action
Runtime1h 41m
DirectorChad Stahelski
CastKeanu Reeves as John Wick, Michael Nyqvist as Viggo Tarasov, Alfie Allen as Iosef Tarasov, Willem Dafoe as Marcus
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is John Wick right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
John Wick runs 1h 41m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 21,560 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“This is very much my kind of movie.”
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“I don't get why this movie has such good reviews.”
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“Woof! Keanu Reeves is the John Wick of the title, a grieving one man army who gets tipped over the edge when gangsters kill his…”
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“Pure unadulterated action John Wick - it's that kind of a character whose name is enough to inflict terror in the minds of people.”
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“The mastery of stunt choreography and world-building make John Wick the new standard of action films.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherWinstonWinston runs from John Wick to John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum with Ian McShane carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherAurelioAurelio runs from John Wick to John Wick: Chapter 2 with John Leguizamo carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherViggo TarasovViggo Tarasov appears in John Wick (2014).Open character guide otherVictorVictor appears in John Wick (2014).Open character guide otherIosef TarasovIosef Tarasov appears in John Wick (2014).Open character guide otherMarcusMarcus appears in John Wick (2014).Open character guide otherAviAvi appears in John Wick (2014).Open character guide otherJohn WickJohn Wick is a legendary assassin trying to live by a personal code inside a world that keeps turning reputation, grief and obligation into new consequences.Open character guide
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