John Wick

Name: John Wick
Director: Chad Stahelski
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: 2014-01-01
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Willem Dafoe, Dean Winters

2014Dir. Chad Stahelski1h 41m

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Runtime1h 41m

Released2014

Budget$20M

Box office$88.8M

DirectorChad Stahelski

About This Movie

John Wick is a real standout in the action genre, with its relentless pacing and a moody, almost stylized atmosphere. Chad Stahelski, coming from a stunt background, really knows how to make the action sequences impactful—those fight scenes are choreographed with precision, and you can feel the weight behind every punch. Keanu Reeves gives Wick a haunting depth; he’s not just a revenge machine, there’s pain in his portrayal. The minimalistic yet slick world-building adds to the film’s tone, making everything feel cohesive. Plus, the use of practical effects over CGI gives it a raw edge that a lot of modern action films miss. It's got this unique blend of emotional stakes and brutal choreography that just works.

Filmed on location in New York City.Notable for practical stunts over CGI.Keanu Reeves trained extensively for fight scenes.Features a distinctive neo-noir aesthetic.