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A Score to Settle

A Score to Settle

Action · Crime · Drama · 2019

A former mob enforcer who is released from prison after serving 22 years for a crime he didn't commit sets out on a path for revenge against the people who wronged him.

Movie details

A Score to Settle

“Revenge Is Coming”

2019 Action · Crime · Drama 1h 43m

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5.8 / 10

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A former mob enforcer who is released from prison after serving 22 years for a crime he didn't commit sets out on a path for revenge against the people who wronged him.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Shawn Ku

Written by

John Newman

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

Frank

Noah Le Gros

Noah Le Gros

Joey

Karolina Wydra

Karolina Wydra

Simone

Benjamin Bratt

Benjamin Bratt

Q

Mohamed Karim

Mohamed Karim

Jimmy

Dave Kenneth MacKinnon

Dave Kenneth MacKinnon

Max

Ian Tracey

Ian Tracey

Tank

Court is in session

Put A Score to Settle 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 Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

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