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Redeemer

Redeemer

Action · Crime · 2014

A former hit-man for a drug cartel becomes a vigilante to pay for his sins and find redemption.

Movie details

Redeemer

“They must pay for his sins”

2014 Action · Crime 1h 28m

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

A former hit-man for a drug cartel becomes a vigilante to pay for his sins and find redemption.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Redeemer?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ernesto Díaz Espinoza

Written by

Guillermo Prieto · Ernesto Díaz Espinoza · Diego Ayala

Marko Zaror

Marko Zaror

Pardo

J

José Luís Mósca

Alacrán

Loreto Aravena

Loreto Aravena

Antonia

M

Mauricio Diocares

Agustín

Noah Segan

Noah Segan

Steve Braddock

Constanza Araya

Constanza Araya

Pardo's Wife

S

Smirnow Boris

Piedra

Court is in session

Put Redeemer on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.