The Tournament (2009) movie poster

The Tournament (2009)

"Every 10 years, the world's greatest assassins gather... Only one will survive."
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πŸ‘ 79%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 40% (RT: 40%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 35m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America, Bahrain
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.9/10 (664 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
40%
Cast
Robert Carlyle as Father MacAvoy
Kelly Hu as Lai Lai Zhen
Ian Somerhalder as Miles Slade
Liam Cunningham as Powers
Ving Rhames as Joshua Harlow
SΓ©bastien Foucan as Anton Bogart
Craig Conway as Steve Tomko
John Lynch as Gene Walker
Most people think so. 79% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 664 votes. Critics scored it lower at 40%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Every seven years, in an unsuspecting town, The Tournament takes place. A battle royale between 30 of the world's deadliest assassins. The last man standing receives the $10,000,000 cash prize and the title of World's No. 1 Assassin, which itself carries the legendary million dollar-a-bullet price tag. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Robert Carlyle spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of The Tournament, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

The Tournament is a 2009 horror, action, thriller film directed by Scott Mann. Every seven years, in an unsuspecting town, The Tournament takes place. A battle royale between 30 of the world's deadliest assassins.

The last man standing receives the $10,000,000 cash prize and the title of World's No. 1 Assassin, which itself carries the legendary million dollar-a-bullet price tag. The film has been rated by 664 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a horror film, The Tournament delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Tournament (2009) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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