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Recoil

2011 · Movie · R · 94 min · ★ 5.8 · 32% critics

ActionCrimeDramaThriller

After a devastating personal loss, a police officer abandons the rules and takes justice into his own hands. As he hunts those responsible, his mission widens into a relentless crusade against criminals who have escaped punishment.

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Details
Years
2011
Release date
2012-04-16
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
94 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
32/100
TMDB rating
5.8/10 (193 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a tough, no-nonsense vigilante thriller with constant payback and escalating stakes, similar in spirit to Skin Trade or Security; Not for you if you dislike harsh violence or moral gray areas.

Pros: fast-paced revenge story; gritty action beats; clear moral stakes | Cons: familiar vigilante setup; heavy violence; limited character depth

Themes

  • vengeance
  • vigilante justice

Cast & crew

Directed by Terry Miles